SR QA SW ENGINEER 10381- Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing- Python |Data Center Networking

Overview

Solution Test Engineer / Principal QA SW Engineer with 5–10 years of experience, focused on validating end-to-end data center and 5G networking solutions. The role combines manual and automated testing using Python and Go.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for L2/L3 networking solutions.
• Validate data center and 5G architectures, including integration, scalability, and performance.
• Build and maintain automation frameworks using Python and Golang.
• Run manual testing for new features, exploratory validation, and edge-case scenarios.
• Automate regression, functional, and performance test suites.
• Troubleshoot issues across network, system, and application layers and perform root-cause analysis.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing strategy for releases.

What you'll need

• 5–10 years of experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python (must-have).
• Golang experience (preferred/strong plus).
• Solid understanding of data center networking (Leaf-Spine, IP Fabric, Clos architectures).
• Protocol knowledge including BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, and TCP/IP.
• Hands-on Linux systems and scripting.
• Packet analysis experience with Wireshark and tcpdump.

Nice to have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Exposure to cloud-native/container environments (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Familiarity with test frameworks such as pytest and Robot Framework.
• Understanding of telecom standards and 5G architecture.

Details

• Location: Chennai, India.