QA lead- Engineer

Job Description:

Position: QA- Lead engineer- Network Management & orchestration (wireless LAN) – Python Automation
Work location:  Chennai
Notice period: Immediate - 15 days
Year of Experience: 13-17 years

Salary- upto 25 LPA

Key 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 , 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.