Software Test Engineer (Cloud/Server)

Job Description

Arista Networks is seeking high-caliber self-motivated test engineers for its enterprise and cloud-managed WiFi products. This role will involve testing and validating complex cloud infrastructure and services that power WiFi networks, ensuring they perform at scale and meet the highest standards of reliability, security, and efficiency. You will play a key role in the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test plans for cloud-based Wi-Fi solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading products. Responsibilities: Lead the testing efforts on the cloud infrastructure that supports Wi-Fi networks, ensuring scalability, performance, and resilience in different environments (Cloud and On-premise deployments) Design and execute performance, scalability, and load tests to ensure the cloud services can handle heavy traffic and provide reliable WiFi services under various conditions. Collaborate with engineering teams to conduct integration tests for cloud-based services that interface with hardware. Ensure seamless interactions between cloud APIs and the Access Points. Create solution based detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports for all stages of the development lifecycle. Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects. Own the feature and core area of the product, and be the single point of contact and testing expert for your deliverables. Track defects and issues using defect management systems, ensuring they are escalated appropriately and resolved in a timely manner. Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide feedback, and ensure high-quality product delivery. Participate in escalations debugging and reproduce the complex issues reported by customers. Mentor junior team members and share best practices in testing and cloud-based WiFi solution validation. Bachelor s degree in E&TC/EE/CE/CS/IT or a related field; Master s degree a plus. 10 - 15 years of experience in testing & troubleshooting Cloud technologies, virtualization, Microservices, and debugging complex software Good experience in working with Hadoop & Big data technologies like HDFS, HBase, Spark, Kafka streaming, and Elasticsearch Good working knowledge of Database (SQL) and Server side validations. Experience with various performance testing methods (Load test, Stress test, and capacity test) will be a plus. Strong understanding of distributed systems fundamentals around scalability, elasticity, availability, and fault tolerance. Experience in Networking Tools and networking fundamentals across the OSI stack is a plus. Strong analytical and debugging skills and proven expertise in creating test methodologies and writing test plans. Strong knowledge of Linux systems. Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python will be a plus. Excellent written and oral English communication skills. Adaptive to learning new things and technologies