Senior Tech Lead - Embedded Linux with Python and Behave

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Tech Lead specializing in Embedded Linux, Java, and Python to lead QA efforts for a major IoT project. The role focuses on end-to-end validation and quality assurance across device, cloud, and mobile application layers. The candidate will be instrumental in driving technology initiatives, providing leadership, and ensuring high-standard delivery of solutions in a cross-functional team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive IoT system testing covering device, cloud, and mobile app workflows ensuring data accuracy and reliable communication.
• Validate cloud services on Azure platform, including performance, scalability, and CI/CD deployment testing.
• Conduct thorough REST API testing and integration validation across device-to-cloud and cloud-to-app interfaces.
• Lead mobile app testing for both Android and iOS platforms involving functional, regression, and usability tests.
• Design test cases and validation strategies, execute various levels of testing, and analyze defects to identify root causes.
• Contribute to automation efforts using Python scripting and support transition toward automation frameworks and CI integrations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong manual testing expertise with end-to-end system validation experience in IoT environments.
• Proven ability in IoT testing including device, cloud, and app integration.
• Hands-on REST API testing skills and debugging capability.
• Experience with cloud testing, preferably on Azure, focusing on deployment and load conditions.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation along with exposure to frameworks such as Selenium.
• Mobile application testing experience on both Android and iOS platforms.
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools like JIRA.
• Understanding of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Selenium, and Appium automation tools.

Additional Valuable Skills

• Knowledge of integration testing across distributed systems.
• Basic SQL skills for data validation and database interactions.
• Experience with performance/scalability testing in cloud or IoT contexts.
• Familiarity with IoT communication protocols and device connectivity.
• Skills in log analysis and debugging for cloud or device-level issues.

Educational and Certification Details

Candidates should hold a degree such as a Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent technical field. Certifications like Certified Embedded Systems Engineer (CESE) and Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) are desirable but optional.

Terms and Conditions

The role requires immediate availability or a notice period up to 30 days. This position is based in Noida, India, and reporting onsite is expected.