Quality Assurance Lead - Network Testing (9-11 yrs)

For lead role :

9+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in a lead or senior engineer role focused on network management and orchestration in the Wi-Fi domain. Must to have Wi-Fi standards like 802.11n

Certifications (Preferred) : CWP (Certified Wireless Professional), Kubernetes (K8S)

Certification, Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), or other relevant networking certifications

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Lead QA efforts for network management and orchestration solutions for Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) devices.

- Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using Python and modern test automation frameworks.

- Drive test automation for functional, integration, performance, and regression testing across wireless network management solutions.

- Collaborate with development, network engineering, and product teams to ensure product quality throughout the development lifecycle.

- Design and implement automated test suites to validate key features such as Wi-Fi management, API integrations, and system performance.

- Troubleshoot complex issues, including wireless network failures, connectivity problems, and integration bugs. Drive root cause analysis and guide remediation efforts.

- Ensure integration of test automation into CI/CD pipelines for faster, more reliable releases.

- Mentor junior QA engineers and share best practices for test automation, performance testing, and wireless network validation.

Skills & Expertise :

- Programming & Automation : Advanced knowledge of Python for developing test automation frameworks and scripts using tools like pytest, unit test, or custom solutions.

- Testing Expertise : Solid experience in manual and automated testing, with a focus on wireless

- LAN management, API testing, and performance validation for distributed systems.

- Wi-Fi Standards & Protocols : Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax in the 6GHz band)

- Strong understanding of these Wi-Fi standards and their implications for network management, coverage, performance, and scalability.

- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) : Knowledge of legacy Wi-Fi standards and their compatibility with newer Wi-Fi technologies.

- Wi-Fi protocols : Expertise in IEEE 802.11 protocols, including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, as well as 802.11r (fast BSS transition), 802.11k (radio resource management), and 802.11v (wireless network management) for optimizing client roaming, load balancing, and network optimization.

- Wi-Fi Security Protocols : Familiarity with WEP, WPA/WPA2, and WPA3 encryption methods, including PSK (Pre-Shared Key), 802.1X enterprise authentication, and RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) for secure network access.

- API Development & Testing : Experience in designing and testing RESTful APIs for wireless controllers, access points, and integrations with third-party network equipment.

- Performance Testing : Conduct stress, load, and scalability testing for large-scale wireless deployments, ensuring the system can handle high volumes of devices and data traffic efficiently.

- CI/CD & DevOps : Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) for rapid and reliable software delivery.

- Agile Methodologies : Comfortable working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) and collaborating with cross-functional teams.