Python Automation - RDKB / CPE Network

Tekskills; Pune District, Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,080,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills is seeking a Senior QA / Python Automation Engineer with strong RDKB, Broadband, CPE, Cable Modem, or Gateway testing background. You will drive Python automation, lead a small QA team, and engage with customers on test strategies and defect resolution.

The role requires 8+ years in QA, hands-on Python, and solid networking knowledge. Hybrid work model in Chennai or Pune, with immediate notice period and customer-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 8 years of QA / Test Engineering experience.
• RDKB experience mandatory.
• Strong Python automation experience.
• Experience testing Broadband / CPE / Cable Modem / Gateway.
• Strong networking knowledge: TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, Routing.
• Customer-facing experience and ability to lead a small QA team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts for testing.
• Perform functional, regression, network, performance, and stability testing.
• Test Broadband / CPE / Gateway / Cable Modem features.
• Work on networking areas such as TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, NAT, Routing and Wi‑Fi.
• Troubleshoot issues using Wireshark, tcpdump, SNMP, logs and CLI.
• Validate firmware upgrades, releases, and defect fixes.
• Participate in customer calls, defect triage, and release discussions.
• Lead or guide a small QA team of 34 engineers.
• Support production issues, issue reproduction, RCA, and fix validation.

Skills

QA Experience

Python Automation

Broadband Testing

CPE Testing

Networking Basics

Customer facing

Team Leadership

RDKB Experience

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

SNMP

CLI

Iperf

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Experience: 8 Years

Location: Chennai / Pune

Work Mode: Hybrid

Notice Period: Immediate - 15days serving NP

Interview: Face-to-Face

Budget: Up to 18 LPA

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior QA / Python Automation Engineer with strong experience in RDKB, Broadband, CPE, Cable Modem, or Gateway testing.

The ideal candidate should have strong Python automation skills, good networking knowledge, and experience working with customers and leading a small QA team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts for testing.
• Perform functional, regression, network, performance, and stability testing.
• Test Broadband / CPE / Gateway / Cable Modem features.
• Work on networking areas such as TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, NAT, Routing and Wi-Fi.
• Troubleshoot issues using Wireshark, tcpdump, SNMP, logs and CLI.
• Validate firmware upgrades, releases, and defect fixes.
• Participate in customer calls, defect triage, and release discussions.
• Lead or guide a small QA team of 34 engineers.
• Support production issues, issue reproduction, RCA, and fix validation.

Mandatory Skills

• Around 8 years of QA / Test Engineering experience.
• RDKB experience Mandatory.
• Strong Python automation experience.
• Experience in Broadband / CPE / Cable Modem / Gateway testing.
• Strong networking knowledge TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, Routing.
• Good communication and customer-facing experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring a small QA team.

Important: Generic Python automation profiles without RDKB / Broadband / CPE / Networking experience will not be considered.

Good to Have

• DOCSIS 3.0 / 3.1
• TR-069 / TR-181 / TR-369
• SNMP
• Wireshark / Iperf / traffic generators
• Agile / Scrum
• CI/CD and test automation pipelines

Location Requirement

Chennai or Pune only.

Candidates currently in other locations can be considered only if they are willing to relocate to Chennai or Pune.