Software Test Engineer (Cloud/Server)

Arista Networks is seeking high-caliber self-motivated test engineers for its enterprise and cloud-managed Wi-Fi products. This role will involve testing and validating complex cloud infrastructure and services that power Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi 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.