Lead QA Automation Engineer (Python)
Job Summary
Join the Team That's Redefining Wireless TechnologyWe are looking for a smart Automation Lead engineer who will help us expand/enhance and maintain our test code infrastructure across all product lines.  As part of the product QA, you will work on the product automation, tools development, and setting high benchmarks for the product quality.This will require a broad, top-down understanding of the Tarana Wireless products and the Cloud Suite.Job Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and enhance an existing Python-based automation framework.
  • Design, develop, and maintain test tools based on project requirements.
  • Implement AI-based models to improve test dashboards, tools, and test automation.
  • Set up and maintain Jenkins/GitLab-based pipelines for the test team.
  • Create UI frameworks using Selenium/Playwright (or equivalent tools) and Python unit test-based backend scripts.
  • Work with management on a forward-looking roadmap. Ideate and strategize all automation projects within the QA team.
  • Review test plans/test code written by other team members.
  • Ensure effective communication of project and testing status to all stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s/Master's degree in computer science or a closely related discipline
  • 8 - 12 years of QA automation experience using Python/Java on complex embedded telecom products OR microservices-based SaaS products deployed on cloud platforms like AWS, GCP
  • Good understanding of Object-Oriented Design methodology and familiarity with at least one test framework - unittest, pytest, nose
  • Fluent with setting up Jenkins or GitLab pipelines
  • Good understanding and hands-on experience with any version management tool - git, perforce, bitbucket, svn
  • Experience in functional and system-level testing of APIs (familiarity with REST API, JSON, XML) and Frontend (UI)
  • Experience with Selenium/Playwright (or equivalent tools) for UI automation
  • Experience in networking tools like IPerf, Xena, TRex, IXIA, VIAVI JDSU, and understanding networking is a plus
  • Experience in Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting

Join Tarana and help shape the future of wireless connectivity.

About Us

Tarana’s mission is to accelerate the deployment of fast, affordable internet access around the world. Through a decade of R&D and more than $400M of investment, the Tarana team has created a unique next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technology instantiated in its first commercial platform, Gigabit 1 (G1). It delivers a game-changing advance in broadband economics in both mainstream and underserved markets, using either licensed or unlicensed spectrum. G1 started production in mid-2021 and has since been embraced by more than 250 service providers in 19 countries and 41 US states.

Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India. Visit our website for more on G1.

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Have you worked on complex telecom products OR microservices-based SaaS products deployed on cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)?*
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The role requires at least a Bachelor’s of Engineering or a closely related field; a Master’s or Ph.D. is preferred**
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