About Ayyeka:
Ayyeka is a fast-growing startup in the IoT and smart infrastructure space. We develop cutting-edge data loggers, sensors, and a cloud-based Field Asset Intelligence (FAI) platform that empowers cities, utilities, and industrial customers worldwide.
We're looking for a QA Team Leader to lead our quality efforts across the full product lifecycle — from embedded firmware to cloud-based applications. If you’re passionate about testing smart, connected systems and want to shape the quality of mission-critical technology, this is your opportunity.
The role is part of our R&D team and works closely with both Product Management and Customer Support, ensuring we deliver robust, field-ready solutions that meet real-world needs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a small team of QA engineers (manual + automation)
- Build and execute QA strategies for software systems
- Define and implement test plans, test cases, and test automation frameworks
- Own and drive quality processes across the Agile lifecycle, including sprint planning and retrospectives
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers to ensure functional and user-driven validation
- Work alongside Customer Support to understand field issues and integrate testing for real-world use cases
- Ensure traceability and tracking via Jira and QA metrics
- Work hands-on with embedded devices, APIs, Cloud and OnPremises products
- Simulate sensor behaviors and validate end-to-end data flow
- Analyze test data, write queries, and validate datasets using SQL (a must)
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience as a QA Engineer
- Strong QA background across both software and firmware (embedded systems)
- Experience with IoT or hardware-software integrated products
- Proven expertise in SQL — writing and analyzing queries to validate backend data
- Solid knowledge of QA methodologies and tools (e.g., test management, CI/CD)
- Proficiency in Jira, Agile methodologies, and lifecycle documentation
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Robot Framework, or similar)
- Ability to define and track KPIs and continuously improve QA effectiveness
- High attention to detail, organized, and proactive mindset
- Strong English (written and spoken)
Bonus Points For:
- Familiarity with Python, Bash, or test scripting
- Working with remote teams or field hardware testers