QA SW ENGINEER 10534- Network Protocol Testing- Python Automation
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LocationBangalore
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–4 yrs
DepartmentProducts, Engineering
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 23, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live3d ago
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B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent in CS/ECE/TCE/EEE or MS in Computer Science/Application/Engineering
2-4 years of relevant industry experience in Telecom/Data Networking and Network Security
2+ years of hands-on test automation experience using modern automation frameworks and tools
Good understanding of Operating System concepts, network applications and network operating systems
Familiarity with Traffic Generators (Ixia/Spirent) and Network debugging tools (Wireshark, ping, traceroute, etc.)
Good knowledge of VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V
Hands-on experience with test planning, topology planning, requirement-to-testcase mapping, test case writing, defect logging and tracking, and excellent debugging skills
Good knowledge of testing methodologies, different testing types and overall product life-cycle
Knowledge of IEEE 802.1 (Bridging, VLAN, STP, MAC Security, LLDP, AVB)
Knowledge of L2/L3 Features (TCP/IP, VRRP, IGMP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ICMPv6, ARP) and basic understanding of IS-IS
Knowledge of Network Management and Monitoring (SNMP, SFLOW, Netflow, RMON, ERSPAN)
Knowledge of DHCP, DNS, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS, LDAP, IPSec, CA
Knowledge of Network Security and Management features - NetLogin, AAA, IPSec, Firewalls, SSL, SNMP MIB
Experience with Unix/Linux and Windows environments
Proficiency in Selenium or similar web automation frameworks for automated functional testing
API Test Automation experience using tools such as Postman or similar tools
Performance and Load Testing automation using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner or equivalent for scalability and performance validation
Strong scripting capabilities in Python/Golang and/or Shell scripting (Bash/PowerShell) for test automation, tool development and utility creation
Automation of end-to-end solution validation, integrated for seamless, continuous testing
Knowledge of test data management and automation best practices
Good Analytical and Communication Skills
Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
ISTQB, Cloud Practitioner, Network+, CWNA and CCNA certification
Hands on experience with AI-assisted test-case generation and test case automation
Skills
Selenium
Postman
JMeter
LoadRunner
Python
Golang
Bash
PowerShell
VMware ESXi
Microsoft Hyper-V
Ixia
Spirent
Wireshark
TCP/IP
IPv4
IPv6
ICMP
ICMPv6
ARP
VRRP
IGMP
IS-IS
SNMP
SFLOW
Netflow
RMON
ERSPAN
DHCP
DNS
SSH
RADIUS
TACACS
LDAP
IPSec
CA
NetLogin
AAA
Firewalls
SSL
SNMP MIB
IEEE 802.1
Bridging
VLAN
STP
MAC Security
LLDP
AVB
Roles and Responsibilities:
The SQA Engineer would be an individual contributor partnering with other Engineering teams, Services and Field Engineers to help build and validate the Products and Solutions for high end customer deployments. The role would require participation from design, development to deployment and beyond. The Engineers would write test strategy, test plans and develop automated test frameworks, tools and scripts to cover the various functional, performance and scalability aspects of Platform and Software solution validation. This role emphasizes building robust, maintainable test automation infrastructure and test suites.
Qualification and Experience:
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B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent in CS/ECE/TCE/EEE or MS in Computer Science/Application/Engineering
•
2-4 years of relevant industry experience in Telecom/Data Networking and Network Security
•
2+ years of hands-on test automation experience using modern automation frameworks and tools
Skillset Required:
Core Networking & Testing:
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Good understanding of Operating System concepts, network applications and network operating systems
•
Familiarity with Traffic Generators (Ixia/Spirent) and Network debugging tools (Wireshark, ping, traceroute, etc.)
•
Good knowledge of VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V
•
Hands-on experience with test planning, topology planning, requirement-to-testcase mapping, test case writing, defect logging and tracking, and excellent debugging skills
•
Good knowledge of testing methodologies, different testing types and overall product life-cycle
•
IEEE 802.1 (Bridging, VLAN, STP, MAC Security, LLDP, AVB)
•
L2/L3 Features (TCP/IP, VRRP, IGMP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ICMPv6, ARP), Basic understanding of IS-IS
•
Network Management and Monitoring (SNMP, SFLOW, Netflow, RMON, ERSPAN)
•
DHCP, DNS, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS, LDAP, IPSec, CA
•
Network Security and Management features - NetLogin, AAA, IPSec, Firewalls, SSL, SNMP MIB
•
Unix/Linux and Windows environments
Test Automation:
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Proficiency in Selenium or similar web automation frameworks for automated functional testing
•
API Test Automation experience using tools such as Postman or similar tools
•
Performance and Load Testing automation using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner or equivalent for scalability and performance validation
•
Strong scripting capabilities in Python/Golang and/or Shell scripting (Bash/PowerShell) for test automation, tool development and utility creation
•
Automation of end-to-end solution validation, integrated for seamless, continuous testing.
•
Knowledge of test data management and automation best practices
General Skills:
•
Good Analytical and Communication Skills
•
Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
Added Advantages:
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ISTQB, Cloud Practitioner, Network+, CWNA and CCNA certification
•
Hands on experience with AI-assisted test-case generation and test case automation