Job description
- To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.
Key Responsibilities:
Testing & Automation :
- Design, develop, and implement end-to-end testing based on best practices.
- Deliver automated test scripts using agile methodologies and advanced techniques.
- Validate functional, scale, and performance tests across technologies on networking products.
Customer Solution Alignment :
- Understand and develop test strategies based on software functional specifications and customer certification processes.
- Collaborate with product development and architecture teams to align testing with customer network priorities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration :
- Work with geographically distributed teams and diverse cross-functional groups to execute test scenarios.
- Foster relationships with senior leadership to align business objectives with project outcomes.
Problem-Solving & Issue Replication :
- Analyze and troubleshoot software issues identified during test executions.
- Replicate and resolve customer-found issues, providing root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Innovation & POC :
- Provide proof of concepts (POCs) for customer use-case scenarios to demonstrate feasibility.
- Highlight emerging technologies and brainstorm enhancements for product deliverables.
Tools & Technologies:
- Networking Expertise : Strong understanding of protocols like OSPF, BGP, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, L2VPN, etc
- Automation Proficiency : Advanced skills in Python, Linux, and automated test execution tools.
- Test Equipment : Hands-on expertise with Spirent, Ixia, and their automation tools.
- Domain Knowledge : Datacenter, Service Provider, and Enterprise environments.
- Networking Concepts : CLOS Architecture, High Availability, Multicast, Layer 2/3 Technologies, TCP/IP .
Preferred Qualifications:
- For non-Juniper candidates : JNCIP or equivalent certifications from Cisco/Arista in Datacenter/Service Provider domains.
- For Juniper-experienced candidates (4+ years) : JNCIS or higher certifications.
- This role requires a self-starter with excellent problem-solving, communication, and multitasking skills, making it a critical contributor to customer-centric, technology-driven outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4-7+ years of relevant experience