Senior Network Test Engineer - Automation Testing

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Test Strategy & Planning:

• Develop detailed

  test plans, test cases, and test strategies

  for complex networking features and functionalities, covering L2/L3 protocols, multicast, and other advanced network services.
• Collaborate with development and product teams to deeply understand requirements and translate them into effective test methodologies.
• Define precise

  test environments, topologies, and configurations

  necessary to validate network solutions.

Test Execution & Analysis:

• Execute manual and automated test cases, analyze results, and accurately identify defects.
• Perform thorough

  root cause analysis

  of issues, isolate problems, and work closely with development teams for timely resolution.
• Conduct performance, scalability, and stress testing of network devices and systems.

Test Automation & Framework Development:

• Design, develop, and enhance robust

  test automation frameworks using Python

  .
• Implement new test cases and integrate them into existing automation suites.
• Utilize and contribute to test automation tools such as

  Pytest and Robot Framework

  .
• Develop scripts for test data generation, environment setup, and results reporting.

Protocol Expertise:

• Possess extensive testing experience with

  L2 protocols

  including VLAN, LACP, vPC, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
• Demonstrate proven experience in testing

  Unicast routing protocols

  such as OSPF, BGP, and Layer-3 virtualization.
• Exhibit strong understanding and testing experience with

  Multicast Routing

  .
• Show familiarity with advanced networking concepts like

  VXLAN and EVPN (Ethernet VPN)

  .

Technical Domain Knowledge:

• Gain hands-on experience with

  GigaEthernet technologies (10/25/40/100 Gbps)

  .
• Demonstrate proficiency in testing

  Access Control Lists (ACL)

  and

  Quality of Service (QoS)

  features.
• Possess experience with

  XML

  for configuration or data parsing.
• Acquire working knowledge of

  Container technologies, specifically Docker

  .

System & Tooling:

• Possess strong proficiency in

  Linux OS

  for test environment setup, scripting, and troubleshooting.
• Utilize network testing tools and traffic generators effectively.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including software development, hardware engineering, and product management.
• Clearly communicate test progress, defect status, and risks to stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience:

  5-9 years of proven experience in network testing

  , with a strong focus on L2/L3 protocols.

Networking Expertise:

• Deep understanding and hands-on experience in testing Network L2, L3 protocols, and features (e.g., VLAN, LACP, vPC, OSPF, BGP, Multicast).
• Solid grasp of Unicast routing (OSPF, BGP, Layer-3 virtualization) and Multicast Routing concepts.
• Experience with VXLAN and EVPN.

Programming & Automation:

• Excellent knowledge in

  Python coding

  with hands-on experience in test automation framework development and enhancements.
• Proficiency with

  Pytest and/or Robot Framework

  .

Operating Systems:

• Strong working knowledge of

  Linux OS

  .

Network Hardware:

• Experience with

  GigaEthernet (10/25/40/100 Gbps) technologies

  .

Networking Features:

• Experience in testing

  Access Control Lists (ACL) and Quality of Service (QoS)

  .

Other Technologies:

• Familiarity with

  Container technologies (Docker)

  .
• Experience with

  XML

  .

Desirable Skills (Good to Have):

• Experience in testing FPGA-based switches.
• Experience in Smart NIC testing.
• Experience in Merchant ASIC testing.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.