Senior QualDev (SDET) Architect

Aeris; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IoT solutions company located in Uttar Pradesh is seeking a Senior Software QA Architect to define and drive the quality strategy for complex enterprise SaaS platforms. The role demands deep expertise in test automation and proven technical leadership, particularly in the IoT and telecom network domain. Key responsibilities include designing scalable testing strategies, implementing automation frameworks, and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in software quality engineering and a passion for ensuring quality by design.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software quality engineering, with 3–5+ years in a senior or architect role.
• Proven expertise in test automation architecture and implementation.
• Hands-on experience testing APIs and Big Data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end QA architecture and quality roadmap.
• Establish automation-first, shift-left quality practices aligned with CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor, coach, and grow teams on test automation, architecture, and quality mindset.

Skills

Test automation expertise

Technical leadership

APIs testing

Big Data platforms

Analytics systems

AI-based solutions

Cloud-native architectures

CI/CD pipelines

Mentoring and coaching

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

For more than three decades, Aeris has been a trusted cellular IoT leader enabling the biggest IoT programs and opportunities across Automotive, Utilities and Energy, Fleet Management and Logistics, Medical Devices, and Manufacturing. Our IoT technology expertise serves a global ecosystem of 7,000 enterprise customers and 30 mobile network operator partners, and 90 million IoT devices across the world. Aeris powers today’s connected smart world with innovative technologies and borderless connectivity that simplify management, enhance security, optimize performance, and drive growth.

Detailed Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Software QA Architect to define and drive quality strategy for complex enterprise SaaS platforms spanning APIs, Big Data, Analytics, and AI-driven systems. This role requires deep test automation expertise and proven technical leadership, with a strong preference for experience in the IOT/Security / telecom network domain. You will play a critical role in shaping quality architecture, influencing engineering practices, and leading teams to deliver highly reliable, scalable, and secure platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Architecture & Strategy

• Define and own the end-to-end QA architecture and quality roadmap.
• Establish automation-first, shift-left quality practices aligned with CI/CD pipelines.
• Design scalable testing strategies for distributed systems, microservices, and data platforms.

Test Automation

• Architect and implement robust test automation frameworks.
• Data validation for Big Data and analytics pipelines
• Ensure high automation coverage across functional, integration, and regression testing
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines for continuous quality feedback
• Evaluate, standardize, and evolve testing tools, frameworks, and best practices
• Drive improvements in test reliability, execution speed, and maintainability
• Act as a technical leader for QA engineers and SDETs.
• Mentor, coach, and grow teams on test automation, architecture, and quality mindset.
• Partner with engineering, product management, and platform teams to ensure quality by design.
• Influence cross-functional teams and leadership on quality risks, trade-offs, and decisions.
• Lead quality governance, reviews, and readiness for major releases.

Non-Functional Testing

• Define and oversee performance, scalability, resiliency, security, and reliability testing.
• Ensure production readiness through observability, monitoring, and post-release quality metrics.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in software quality engineering, with 3–5+ years in a senior/principal/architect role.
• Proven expertise in test automation architecture and implementation.
• Hands-on experience testing APIs, Big Data platforms, analytics systems, and AI-based solutions.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience driving quality across enterprise-grade SaaS solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the IOT/cellular /telecom network domain (network analytics).
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP is preferred).
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes technologies.