Software Engineer Sr Staff - Automation Testing, Python / L3 Protocols

Job description

• Test the replicated customer solutions - owning design, development, implementation and reporting of end to end testing. This entrains all test best practices implemented at Juniper in efficient test automation framework
• This would also involve understanding of the feature as in software functional specifications and develop test strategy covering the areas across the customer solutions in certification process.
• Should be able to deliver automated scripts using agile process and latest techniques.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute functional level, scale and performance test scenarios using automation.
• Validate the functional cases across the technology on networking products.
• Develop expertise in the assigned technology areas.
• Analyze and root cause software issues identified during execution.
• Work with teams across geographical locations. Work collaboratively with cross functional teams, architects, and executives.
• Working closely with Juniper product development and business unit architecture teams to understand product/feature requirements and solutions in alignment with customer business/network priorities.
• Build strong relationships with the senior leadership to understand the business objectives and translate into project deliverables.
• Highlight and brainstorm emerging technologies and customer use cases for betterment of the product deliverables.
• Support in replicating customer found issues and provide root-cause corrective action.
• Provide proof of concept (POC) to realize a certain customer use case scenario to demonstrate its feasibility

Requirements:

Tools & Technologies Skills:

• IP / MPLS routing
• Domain Knowledge: Service Provider / Enterprise / Cloud
• Understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols such as Ethernet, OSPF, ISIS, L2VPN, L3VPN, GRE, IPSec, NAT, HTTP, NetConf, BGP, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, Multicast;
• Automation: Proven track record and proficiency in Python and UNIX is a must.
• Automation: Experience in automated test execution, ability to debug automation failures, and narrow down software issues from test results and logs. Knowledge in Python / TCL / Go or any other scripting language.
• Layer 2 technologies, Spanning Tree, LAG, MC-LAG, Virtual Chassis
• CLOS Architecture, HA Design Concepts, EVPN, VPLS
• Expertise in use of networking test equipment like Spirent and Ixia, including automation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess outstanding problem solving skills in the diagnosis and resolution of customer issues.
• The candidate must be a self-starter, proactive and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics / Computer, or higher degree is desired
• 7+ years of relevant experience with strong automation background.