Software QA Lead (Level IV)

Generac International; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Lead Software QA Engineer (level IV) to join our team responsible for testing power generation control systems, including web and mobile interfaces. You will mentor junior engineers and help plan software tasks while ensuring quality in IoT solutions.

The role requires hands-on testing across embedded and server-based components, using HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Angular 2, C and C++ on Linux, and close collaboration with product management and UX teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience with QA in software testing for embedded and web/mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA team and mentor engineers on best practices and testing strategies.
• Plan estimation and scheduling for software development tasks.
• Test features across embedded, web, and server-based components and ensure performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI, and engineering leads to define requirements.
• Evaluate external vendors and tools for software development and testing.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Angular 2

C

C++

Linux

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Lead Software QA Engineer (level IV)

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. Primary Purpose The Lead Software QA Engineer (level IV) is a member of a team developing and testing power generation control systems that can be remotely controlled and monitored using web and mobile technology solutions. Participates in planning and estimating of software development tasks and will provide technical guidance and mentoring to lesser experienced engineers.

Major Responsibilities

• Utilizes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular 2, C and C++ on Linux to develop new system features and functionality.
• Select technical solutions and approaches and participate in the subsequent design and development process to create cost effective technical solutions.
• Contribute to integrated product solutions that use embedded and server-based software systems to control and monitor power generation systems.
• Support product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of external vendors, consultants and outsourced software development, software tools and libraries.
• Participate in the evaluation and specification of best practices and reusable patterns for software teams.
• Write code to develop new applications, enhancements and fixes to existing web and mobile applications using best practice design patterns to ensure performance and scalability.
• Assist in planning and execution of product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs).
• Design solutions for complex or critical problems in the IoT and Connectivity areas by working directly with stakeholders, product managers, UX/UI and other technical leads.
• Produce well written technical design documentation/diagrams for internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for creating/maintaining technical docs.
• Provide technical expertise and support for assigned projects as needed.
• Work across teams within the department and across departments to solve complex technical problems or design solutions.
• Drive, review and participate in defining system requirements for future products and features.
• Lead team(s) to deliver solutions that meet or exceed business needs by having a deep understanding of the business need and/or user problem.
• Stay abreast of industry standards, actively research and review evolving technology, review and recommend usage of technology for Generac solutions.
• Mentor engineering staff on emerging industry trends, technical standards, and design/coding best practices.
• Subject matter expert in specific technology, establish and own best practices in that technology

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline
• Certification / License Work Experience 10 years of relevant work experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives.

Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team.

Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success.

Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.