OTA Test Engineer

Job Title: OTA Test Engineer
Location: Lewisville TX
Onsite from day one
Years of Experience: 7 Years
Salary-$100k with benefits.
Open on contract and fulltime
f2f interview

Key Responsibilities
Testing & Validation
Design and execute comprehensive test cases for OTA update delivery systems
Validate backend services responsible for firmware and software distribution
Test update rollout mechanisms including progressive rollouts and staged deployments
Verify database integrity and consistency during update processes
Conduct load and stress testing on OTA infrastructure

Quality Assurance
Identify document and track defects in OTA systems with detailed reproduction steps
Perform regression testing following bug fixes and system updates
Validate update rollback and recovery procedures
Test edge cases error handling and failure scenarios
Ensure compliance with security and data protection standards

Automation & Tools
Develop and maintain automated test scripts for repetitive testing tasks
Create test frameworks and utilities for OTA backend testing
Build monitoring solutions to track update deployment metrics
Collaborate on continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline improvements

Collaboration & Documentation
Work closely with backend engineers DevOps and product teams
Document test strategies test plans and test results
Participate in code review sessions from a QA perspective
Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders

Required Qualifications
2 years of experience in backend testing or QTA (Quality Assurance)
Strong understanding of OTA update mechanisms and device firmware distribution
Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python Java Go or C)
Experience with RESTful APIs and HTTP protocols
Familiarity with database systems (SQL NoSQL)
Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
Understanding of testing methodologies and test case design
Experience with testing tools and framework s (e.g. Postman JMeter pytest)

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins GitLab CI GitHub Actions)
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS Azure Eligible to workP)
Experience with API testing and performance testing
Background in IoT or device management systems
Exposure to agile development environments
Understanding of network protocols and troubleshooting

Technical Skills
Programming: Python Java or similar language for test automation
Testing Tools: Postman Insomnia JMeter LoadRunner
Version Control: Git/GitHub/GitLab
Databases: SQL query writing and basic NoSQL knowledge
Scripting: Bash PowerShell or similar
Monitoring Tools: Grafana ELK Stack or similar
Container Technologies: Docker Kubernetes (preferred)

Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent attention to detail
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with ability to work Consultantly
Collaborative team player
Adaptability in fast-paced environments