Staff QA Engineer, Performance Testing
About this job
Skylo is looking for a Staff QA Engineer specializing in Performance Testing to join the Connectivity Platform team in Bangalore. Skylo has pioneered a standards-based approach to satellite connectivity, linking smartphones and IoT devices directly to satellites without requiring special hardware. The company's live direct-to-device service covers millions of activated devices across five continents, supported by a cloud-native platform that bridges terrestrial and satellite networks. In this role, you will be responsible for upholding the quality, reliability, and scalability of Skylo's platform and cloud systems. A normal day involves designing automation test suites for customer-facing REST APIs, creating performance benchmarks to handle millions of subscriber and data transactions, developing load and regression testing frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams like telecom engineers and software developers to streamline QA processes within the GCP infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement automation test suites for customer-facing REST APIs and cloud components.
- Create performance benchmarks to handle millions of subscriber and data transactions.
- Develop frameworks and test suites for comprehensive load and regression testing.
- Automate the build process and regression test suites using Jenkins pipelines and Robot Framework.
- Set up monitoring solutions to measure the health and performance of software and network infrastructure.
- Collaborate with telecom and software teams to streamline QA processes and foster quality culture.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in validation and test automation of backend-heavy cloud applications and services.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field.
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools like Robot Framework, JMeter, or TestNG.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell, Python, or Ruby.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD tools like Jenkins and version control systems like Git.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure and networking concepts.
- Active habits of using AI tools to generate test cases and amplify output in daily workflows.
Good to have
- Relevant certifications in Cloud QA.
- Experience with network configuration management tools.
Who should apply
This role suits experienced QA professionals with a strong background in test automation, backend validation, and performance testing for cloud-native platforms. Candidates should have deep technical expertise in scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructures, along with a passion for leveraging AI tools in daily workflows. This position is not open to freshers as it explicitly requires 8+ years of industry experience.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary location for the Staff QA Engineer role at Skylo?
The Staff QA Engineer, Performance Testing role is located in Bangalore, India, with an onsite requirement of 3 days a week in the office.
What kind of experience is required for the Staff QA Engineer position at Skylo?
Skylo requires 8+ years of experience in validation and test automation of backend-heavy applications and services deployed in the cloud.
What technologies and tools will I use as a Staff QA Engineer at Skylo?
You will use tools and frameworks such as Robot Framework, JMeter, TestNG, Jenkins, and Git, along with scripting languages like Python, Shell, or Ruby within a GCP cloud infrastructure.
Are AI tools used in the Staff QA Engineer role at Skylo?
Yes, every role at Skylo uses AI tools daily to amplify output, including generating test cases and test suites.
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