
Staff QA Automation Engineer (Python)
Tarana Wireless • Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Role & seniority
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Automation Lead Engineer (QA Automation Lead)
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Seniority: ~8–12 years experience
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Stack/tools
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Python automation framework; Python unit tests (unittest/pytest/nose)
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UI automation: Selenium/Playwright (or equivalent)
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Pipelines/CI: Jenkins, GitLab
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Version control: Git / Perforce / Bitbucket / SVN (any)
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API testing: REST/JSON/XML
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Platforms: Unix/Linux, shell scripting
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Optional/testing domain tools: iperf, Xena, TRex, IXIA, VIAVI JDSU (networking)
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Design, develop, enhance Python-based test automation framework and related test tools
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Build and maintain CI pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab) and UI + backend test infrastructure (Selenium/Playwright + Python)
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Lead test automation improvements, including AI-based models for dashboards/tools, and review/guide test plans/code
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Must-have skills
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8–12 yrs QA automation on telecom embedded products or microservices/SaaS on AWS/GCP
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Strong OOP design and experience with a Python test framework (unittest/pytest/nose)
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Hands-on Jenkins/GitLab CI setup; strong Git/version control familiarity
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Practical API and UI functional/system testing; Selenium/Playwright experience
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Linux/Unix + shell scripting proficiency
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Nice-to-haves
- Experience with **networking/performan
Full Description
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, and reliable internet access around the world. Through a decade of R&D and over $400M of investment, the Tarana team has created and continues to enhance a suite of next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technologies. Its unique ngFWA platform delivers game-changing advances in broadband economics in mainstream and underserved markets, using both licensed and unlicensed spectrum. Tarana’s ngFWA technology has been embraced by more than 300 service providers in 24 countries. Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India. Learn more at www.taranawireless.com.