Platform QA

Airspan Networks; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Airspan Networks India is seeking a Senior Engineer / Technical Lead to validate Linux/RHEL-based platforms for telecom, security, and cloud-native environments from our Bengaluru office.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing of OS installation, hardening, Secure Boot, PKI, IPsec, 4G/5G RAN integration, and container security with Docker/Kubernetes, plus automation and CI/CD integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of QA experience, with focus on Linux/RHEL platforms and security features.
• Strong Linux/RHEL skills including kernel, systemd, package management, debugging, troubleshooting.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container security validation.

Responsibilities

• Validate Linux/RHEL OS installation, upgrades, hardening and kernel updates.
• Test Secure Boot, signed images, TPM, PKI, certificate lifecycle, and trust-chain validation.
• Validate IPsec, GPS/PTP timing, and 4G/5G RAN integration including DPDK, SR-IOV, and tuning.
• Perform security testing for Linux, Docker Platform, SSH hardening, access control, compliance, and audit logging.
• Validate Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platform deployment, networking, and security controls.
• Analyze system, security, timing, IPsec, and application logs for debugging and root-cause analysis.
• Build Python-based automation frameworks and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage test plans, defects, and traceability in Jira and Confluence.
• Support customer integration testing, issue triage, and defect closure.

Skills

Linux/RHEL

Security testing

CI/CD

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Networking

Log analysis

Root cause analysis

Automation

Education

Bachelor's in CS or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Airspan Networks India
Job Description
Job TitleSenior Engineer / Technical lead Job CategoryQADepartmentR & DBasedBengaluru

Main Purpose of Job:

We are seeking a Platform Testing Engineer to validate Linux/RHEL-based platforms for telecom, security, and cloud-native environments. The role includes testing OS installation, upgrades, hardening, Secure Boot, PKI/certificates, IPsec, GPS/PTP timing, Docker/Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and 4G/5G RAN integration. Candidates should have strong Linux/RHEL expertise, hands-on experience in security and telecom platform validation, and proficiency in automation, log analysis, and CI/CD testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate Linux/RHEL OS installation, upgrades, hardening and kernel updates.
• Test Secure Boot, signed images, TPM, PKI, certificate lifecycle, and trust-chain validation.
• Validate IPsec, GPS/PTP timing, and 4G/5G RAN integration including DPDK, SR-IOV, and tuning.
• Perform security testing for Linux, Docker Platform, SSH hardening, access control, compliance, and audit logging.
• Validate Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platform deployment, networking, and security controls.
• Analyze system, security, timing, IPsec, and application logs for debugging and root-cause analysis.
• Build Python-based automation frameworks and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage test plans, defects, and traceability in Jira and Confluence.
• Support customer integration testing, issue triage, and defect closure.

Education, Skills, Experience:

• Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 1012 years of QA experience, including at least 5 years testing Linux/RHEL platforms and security features.
• Strong hands-on Linux/RHEL skills (kernel, systemd, package management, debugging, troubleshooting).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container security validation.
• Understanding of 4G/5G RAN application integration on Linux/RHEL platforms.
• Hands-on experience validating GPS/PTP timing systems, synchronization accuracy, and telecom timing workflows.
• Experience with IPsec testing (IKEv2, ESP, strongSwan/Libreswan, DPD, rekeying).
• Secure Boot validation experience (UEFI, signed bootloaders/kernels, TPM).
• Strong certificate management and PKI knowledge (X.509, CA hierarchies, CMPv2/SCEP/EST, CRL/OCSP, OpenSSL).
• Strong log verification and analysis skills (system logs, journalctl, kernel/dmesg, IPsec logs, timing logs, Kubernetes logs, cloud logs, and application logs).
• Experience with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump.
• Python test automation with PyTest or Robot Framework, plus exposure to AI-assisted testing tools.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Git, and Bitbucket.
• Experience leading /mentoring QA engineers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Work full-time from the Bangalore office location.