QA Engineer

ArangoDB; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading enterprise AI provider is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of their distributed database system. This role requires collaboration with development and operations teams to automate testing and deployment processes. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience with containerization and CI/CD technologies, along with strong problem-solving skills. Flexible hybrid work options are available.

Leistungen

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools, especially Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like Jenkins and CircleCI.

Aufgaben

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with software engineers to create backend test plans.
• Monitor system performance and optimize cloud infrastructure.

Kenntnisse

Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible)

CI/CD pipelines

Distributed systems understanding

Backend testing methodologies

Monitoring and logging tools

Problem-solving

Programming languages (Java, Go, Python)

Communication and collaboration

Tools

Jenkins

CircleCI

AWS

Google Cloud

Jobbeschreibung

Quality Assurance Engineer

At Arango, we believe the first generation of enterprise AI missed something essential: context. LLM models are powerful, but they don't understand the context needed to deliver accurate answers. Arango provides a trusted data foundation for the next wave of Enterprise AI with graph-based Contextual AI — transforming enterprise data into a System of Context that truly represents the business, so LLMs can deliver better outcomes with unlimited scale and cost efficiency. The Arango AI Data Platform gives developers a single, integrated environment to build and scale AI-powered applications without the complexity of stitching together multiple databases and tools. At its core is a massively scalable multi-model database that unifies graph, vector, document, and key-value data with full-text, geospatial, and vector search — creating the System of Context, the bridge between enterprise data and LLMs. We’re a global team based in California and Cologne, united by curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for helping developers, data engineers, and technology leaders innovate faster and smarter with AI. Trusted by NVIDIA, HPE, the London Stock Exchange, the U.S. Air Force, NIH, and Articul8, Arango powers enterprise AI with context, confidence, and scale. We are a proud member of the NVIDIA Inception Program and the AWS ISV Accelerate Program. If you’re excited about shaping the future of Contextual AI, come build with us.

Job Overview

As a QA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our distributed database system. You will be responsible for testing, automating, and deploying backend services and infrastructure, ensuring that all systems meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. You will work closely with the development, operations, and product teams to support continuous integration, delivery, and deployment processes. Location: Germany, Cologne Area – hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, CircleCI, or similar tools to automate testing, deployment, and infrastructure provisioning
• Collaborate with software engineers to create and execute backend test plans for distributed database systems
• Develop and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize cloud infrastructure (AWS and Google Cloud)
• Perform automated and manual testing, including performance, functional, and security testing, to ensure the system’s reliability and scalability
• Troubleshoot issues across the entire stack – hardware, software, application, and network
• Collaborate with teams to implement best practices for cloud infrastructure, security, and system performance
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and implement new tools to improve our testing and deployment processes
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform and Ansible
• At least 3 years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI)
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, databases, and backend testing methodologies
• At least 3 years of experience in performing backend testing, especially for distributed or cloud-based systems
• At least 3 years of experience with monitoring and logging tools to assess system performance and stability
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues
• 3-5 years of experience with programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, Python)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment

Nice‑to‑Have

• Proven experience with AWS and Google Cloud platforms or other tools
• Experience with database testing tools or frameworks
• Knowledge and proven experience of scripting (e.g. bash, PowerShell, etc.)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible work environment (hybrid options)
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies and innovative projects
• A collaborative, growth‑focused team culture

Why Join Us

You have the chance to play a key role in building the next great enterprise data and AI company! You'll be selling our category‑defining technology, already trusted by innovative global brands, while partnering closely with an elite team of Sales, Product, and Engineering leaders. If you thrive in a culture that prizes excellence, autonomy, and accountability, you'll fit right in. We back up that culture with a competitive compensation plan that includes uncapped variable earnings and meaningful career growth opportunities.

Our headquarters is in San Francisco (US) and we have an office in Cologne (Germany), but most of our diverse team works remotely worldwide. So, do you prefer your desk at home or do you want to join us at one of our locations? Your choice.

The global minds of Arango come from 5 different continents and more than 20 countries. Diverse backgrounds enable us to see new solutions. We invite people from every culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and of every age to apply to our positions. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Arango is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We love this diversity and encourage everyone curious and visionary to join the multi‑model movement.