Cloud Validation Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Job Description:
- Define and own end-to-end validation strategy for cloud-connected telematics systems
- Develop test plans, test cases, and validation frameworks across cloud sub-system
- Work closely with internal teams to clarify system requirements and interfaces
- Support system engineering activities, including cloud architecture and requirements
- Identify gaps in current validation approach and propose scalable test methodologies
- Drive issue investigation and root cause analysis across distributed systems
- Contribute to automation strategy for cloud/system-level validation (APIs, data pipelines,
simulations, etc.)
- Provide technical guidance to improve observability, reliability, and performance validation
- Drive alignment across internal stakeholders to improve system quality, validation processes, and engineering practices
- Proactively identify process gaps and influence teams to adopt scalable and standardized
approaches
- Facilitate technical discussions and navigate cross-functional dependencies (cloud, device, data, OEM partners)
- Act as a bridge between teams to translate technical challenges into actionable
improvements
Required Qualifications:
- 4~7 years of experience with IoT / telematics / connected systems
- System engineering, PFMEA, DVP&R, ESW, PLM. Background in system engineering or system-level validation (not just component testing)
- Prior knowledge of Cloud infra validation, API contract testing, schema and data pipeline validation experience.
- Industry standard best practices for cloud validation and automation
- Strong experience in cloud-based systems (AWS, Azure, or similar)
- Dynatrace , MongoDB, ArgoCD
- Understanding of data flow across connected devices, ECM, and cloud services
- Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into structured test plans
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with CAN/J1939, telematics devices, or vehicle systems
- Experience with test automation frameworks
- Knowledge of data pipelines, APIs, and event-driven architectures
- Exposure to DevOps or CI/CD pipelines
- Comfortable challenging existing processes and pushing for continuous improvement
- Able to balance technical depth with strategic thinking
