Automation test Engineer

About Company:

Our Client is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over three decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

Job Title : Automation Test Engineer

Key Skills : Automation Engineer (Networking & Python Focus),

Job Locations : Pan india

Experience : 5 – 9 Years

Education Qualification : Any Graduation

Work Mode : Remote

Notice Period : Immediate - 10 Days

SD-WAN Forwarding Test Automation Engineer Location: India (Hybrid) Contract Type: Contract Team: SD-WAN Forwarding About the Role We are seeking a skilled Test Automation Engineer to join the SD-WAN Forwarding team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks that validate and optimize SD-WAN forwarding functionality. The ideal candidate will have experience in network test automation, CI/CD integrations, and collaborative development processes. You will work closely with SD-WAN engineering and test teams to deliver high-quality, automated test solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for SD-WAN forwarding features.

• Collaborate with engineering and QA teams to understand forwarding feature requirements and translate them into automation scenarios.

• Creation of planned automated tests covering forwarding plane functionality, including policy, path selection, and traffic-based measurements.

• Analyze automation results, identify and troubleshoot defects, and deliver detailed reports with recommendations.

• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git, GitHub, and Jenkins.

• Support defect reproduction and triaging, with a focus on automation-related (autons) issues. • Document test plans, automation frameworks, procedures, and results for knowledge transfer. • Leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., Copilot, CircuIT) to enhance test automation efficiency.

• Deliver final handover documentation and conduct knowledge transfer sessions to the engineering teams in Cisco. Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in test automation for networking or SD-WAN solutions.

• Strong programming skills in Python and scripting languages -YAML, JSON, C (good to have)

• Hands-on experience with Git/GitHub, Jenkins, and automated deployment pipelines.

• Experience with automation test frameworks (such as vTest, pyATS or similar).

• Familiarity with networking concepts like routing and switching. Good to have (forwarding, traffic engineering, and policy-based routing)

• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SD-WAN technologies and Cisco networking products.

• Prior experience using AI tools for test automation augmentation.

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in cross-functional teams