Weka is a fast-growing startup developing the fastest and most scalable data platform. WEKA lives anywhere the data does, whether on-premises, in the public cloud, or a hybrid environment, and was built from the ground up to meet the diverse needs of modern data workloads.

At Weka, we constantly put our technology and ourselves to the test to solve today’s biggest data storage challenges while enabling heightened productivity.

We currently enable Fortune 500 companies to push the boundaries of what’s possible, achieve breakthrough innovations, and solve previously unsolvable problems. Want to join the ride?

What makes a Wekkie?

If you have a positive “can-do” attitude, a relentless curiosity about all things tech, and you thrive on pushing limits and breaking barriers, you’ll fit right in at Weka!

We’re a super friendly bunch who support each other, promote best practices, and always encourage collaboration and sharing ideas. Even on rainy days, our sunny spirits shine through. And as we grow, we’re inviting those who like us to join in the fun!

What you'll be doing:

As a group manager in the development organization, you’ll need to combine team leadership, team building, technological problem solving, direct and matrix management, risk management, and career development of direct reports, all of these to empower our most valuable asset – our engineers.

Some of the things you'll be doing:

• Leading an engineering domain consists of teams working in a Scrum methodology.
• Grow the teams and manage the career development of group members.
• Be a direct address for everything related to group activities and members.
• Work closely with program management, product management, and other technical managers to lead the group’s deliverables from planning to release.
• Build and maintain the group’s technical debt backlog and promote it into ongoing releases.
• Assume nothing - constantly revisit how we work and whether our productivity is perfectly tuned.
• Provide transparent progress and risk analysis.
• Promote and participate in beautiful designs, efficient code, and collaborative code reviews.
• Own and promote quality in every part of the group’s deliveries and activities.
• Be a manager - recruit, nurture, and manage the retention of team members.
• Be a mentor - provide ongoing feedback, both good and constructive.
• Be a leader - demonstrate a can-do attitude, and promote company goals.