Ota Test Engineer

Job Title: OTA Test Engineer

Location: Lewisville Texas

Years of Experience: 7 to 10 Years

The pay range for this role is $70k- $100k per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience, and location of the candidate.

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 frameworks (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, GCP)
• 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 independently
• Collaborative team player
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments

"Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at