Network Automation quality assurance engineer

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated and manual test strategies to ensure high-quality network automation software.
• Understand newly developed features by reviewing design specifications and engaging with development and PLM teams for functional clarity.
• Create, review, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and regression suites within defined timelines.
• Identify, analyze, and debug software defects by reviewing logs and system behavior to determine root causes.
• Raise, track, and manage defects using JIRA, working closely with development teams to reproduce issues and validate fixes.
• Validate network automation features across Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies using traffic generation tools.
• Proactively recommend product improvements and enhancements based on validation findings.
• Participate in QA reviews, sprint discussions, and status updates to ensure timely delivery of quality releases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on networking products.
• Strong understanding of Layer 3 protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP.
• Hands-on experience with Layer 2 technologies including VLAN, DHCP, STP, and VXLAN.
• Strong programming and automation skills using Python and Robot Framework.
• Experience using traffic generation and network testing tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to advanced networking technologies such as MPLS, LDP, RSVP, L2VPN, L3VPN, or Segment Routing.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and using JIRA for defect tracking.
• Familiarity with API-driven and UI-based testing methodologies.
• Networking certifications from Juniper or Cisco.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based networking environments.