Staff QA Software Engineer - Python Automation - Layer 2/Layer 3 Protocol Testing

3 Months ago • 8-12 Years • Testing

Job Summary

Job Description

Seeking a Staff QA Software Engineer with expertise in Python automation and Layer 2/Layer 3 protocol testing. The role involves demonstrating proficiency in IPv4/IPv6 routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VRRP, PIM, MPLS, RSVP), security testing (IPSEC, VPN, Firewall), and Kubernetes/Docker. Responsibilities include evaluating and developing new test tools, analyzing third-party vendors and technologies, and possessing strong Python programming and automation experience. The engineer will work closely with design engineers, marketing, and other test engineers, translating feature requirements into test cases and automation. A solid understanding of data networking concepts, L2 protocols (STP/MSTP/RSTP, 802.1q/ad/aq, 802.3ah, 802.1ag/Y.1731), and L3 protocols (IPv4/IPv6, OSPFv2/v3, ISIS, BGP4, IGMP, PIMSM/SSM) is essential. Experience with VxLAN, L2VPN, L3VPN, product verification methodologies, performance and throughput testing, and tools like Ixia, Smartbits, STC, and packet sniffers is also required.
Must have:
  • Python programming and automation experience
  • IPv4/IPv6 routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
  • Layer 2 protocols (STP, RSTP, VLANs)
  • Strong data networking concepts
  • Product verification methodologies
  • Performance and throughput testing
Good to have:
  • Kubernetes and Docker experience
  • IPSEC, VPN, Firewall testing
  • System test automation exposure
  • Perl, Tcl, and Tk scripting
  • Test case management tools (qTest)

Job Details

Job Description:

Experience: 8-12 Years

Must be able to demonstrate strong proficiency in testing one or more of the following areas:

• IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VRRP, PIM, MPLS, RSVP, etc.
• Security Testing, IPSEC ,VPN, Firewall Testing
• Kubernate, Docket will be added and have multiple positions.
• Layer 2 protocols such as Spanning Tree, Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) 802.1w, VLANs, LACP, VSRP, etc
• Experience in performing platform qualification tests on new products.
• Good experience in Python or equivalent scripting language is an added advantage.
• In this role Test engineer will be asked to evaluate/develop new test tools , analyze third party vendors and technologies
• Strong python programming and automation experience is a requirement.
• Exposure to system test automation is highly desired.
• Must be able to work closely with design engineers, marketing, and other test engineers. It is important for the candidate to be able to understand feature requirements and translate to test cases and test automation. 

This position requires the ability to quickly and effectively execute testing assignments:

• Strong data networking concepts.
• Working Knowledge of L2 protocols (STP/MSTP/RSTP, 802.1q/ad/aq, 802.3ah, 802.1ag/Y.1731 (Ethernet OAM/CFM))
• Working Knowledge of Layer3 Protocols – IPv4/IPv6, OSPFv2/v3, ISIS, BGP4, IGMP, PIMSM/SSM
• Exposure to VxLAN, L2VPN (Pseudowire, VPLS) and L3VPN (BGP/MPLS VPN) technologies
• Strong Knowledge of product verification methodologies and strategies.
• Experience in performance and throughput testing
• Experience in working with test tools like Ixia, Smartbits, STC and packet sniffers.
• Experience in scripting languages like Perl, Tcl and Tk.
• Experience in test case management tools like qTest
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

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