We're Hiring: SONiC Automation Test Engineer

Position: SONiC Automation Test Engineer

Experience: 5 – 8 Years

Location: Bangalore (Hybrid – 3 Days)

Employment Type: Fulltime

Company Description

DragonFlyTest is a leading provider of independent software quality assurance and testing services globally. We offer a comprehensive range of high-quality, efficient testing solutions to help customers build superior products. With over 70 skilled professionals, we deliver mission-critical testing solutions from our offices in the USA, UK, and India. DragonFlyTest is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, ensuring operational efficiency, reduced time to market, increased credibility, and improved customer retention for our clients.

Role Description

We are looking for a highly skilled SONiC Automation Test Engineer with 5–8 years of

experience in network testing and automation. The ideal candidate should possess deep

knowledge of SONiC architecture, automation frameworks, Data Center networking, and

troubleshooting complex platform anomalies. You will be responsible for building test

strategies, validating SONiC builds, and ensuring robust performance across routing,

switching, and platform-level features.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional experience in network testing and automation.
• Strong expertise in SONiC fundamentals with focus on foundations, test architecture design, and SONiC CLI/commands
• Hands-on experience in setting up SONiC servers and builds.
• Solid understanding of Layer 2 protocols (VLAN, STP, LACP, LLDP, ARP) /Layer 3 protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP, VRRP, ECMP).
• Experience troubleshooting ASIC/Syncd failures and Redis database anomalies.
• Proficiency in PyTest automation for test development and execution.
• Familiarity with PTF and practical experience using SpyTest for network validation.
• Experience on Data-Center Technologies such as - IP-Clos/IP-Fabric, MC-LAGs.
• Ability to debug blank box issues and platform-level anomalies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with crossfunctional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCIA, JNCIS certifications (Juniper) or equivalent, such as: o CCNA, CCNP (Cisco) o NSX-T VCP (VMware Network Virtualization) o PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer)
• Experience in large-scale Data Center environments and SONiC production deployments.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Email Your CV's To - hiring@dragonflytest.com