QA lead- Engineer (Chennai)

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 up-to-date 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: .