Principal Engineer Layer 3 Testing (Wireline)
- Tejas Networks
- 6 - 11 years
- Bengaluru
- 7 months ago
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Job Description
- Test Planning and Strategy:
- Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies aligned with project objectives and requirements.
- Identify testing scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with network architects, engineers, and developers to define test cases and scenarios.
- Test Environment Setup:
- Create and maintain realistic test environments that accurately replicate production network conditions.
- Configure routing and switching devices, servers, and other network components.
- Ensure test environments adhere to security and compliance standards.
- Test Case Development:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive suite of test cases covering various aspects of routing and switching functionality, performance, and security.
- Design test cases to validate network protocols, features, and configurations.
- Prioritize test cases based on risk and criticality.
- Test Execution:
- Execute test cases manually or using automation tools.
- Document test results, defects, and anomalies.
- Retest resolved defects to ensure they have been fixed correctly.
- Defect Management:
- Track and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
- Work with development teams to resolve defects and ensure timely fixes.
- Prioritize defects based on severity and impact.
- Effective RCCA with End-to-End Automation.
- Performance Testing:
- Conduct performance testing to assess network capacity, throughput, latency, and responsiveness under various load conditions.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and recommend optimizations.
- Security Testing:
- Perform security testing to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in network infrastructure.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
- Automation:
- Develop and implement test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Create automated test scripts using tools like Python, Ansible, or Jenkins.
- Maintain and update automation scripts as needed.
- Technical Leadership:
- Mentor and guide junior test engineers.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging network technologies and testing methodologies.
- Provide technical expertise and support to other teams within the organization.
Mandatory skills:
- Deep understanding of routing and switching protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, etc.
- Knowledge of network hardware and software: routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers.
- Experience with network testing methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, etc.
- Proficiency in test automation tools: Python, Ansible, Jenkins.
- Understanding of network performance metrics: throughput, latency, jitter, packet loss.
- Familiarity with security testing concepts: vulnerability assessments, penetration testing.
- Networking Test Tools, monitoring and analysis tools: Hands-on experience with network testing tools and equipment, such as packet analyzers, network simulators, and traffic generators, Wireshark, NetFlow, SNMP.
Desired skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills: ability to identify and resolve complex network issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: effective collaboration with diverse teams.
- Attention to detail and accuracy: meticulous in documenting test results and defects.
- Leadership and mentoring abilities: guiding and developing junior test engineers.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team: adaptability to different work environments.
- Continuous learning mindset: staying updated with emerging network technologies and testing methodologies
- Certifications like CCIE (RS) and/or JNCIE (SP) would be an added advantage.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience: 15+ years of experience from Telecommunication or Networking background.
- Education: B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME (CSE/ECE) or any other equivalent degree.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement :
- Tejas Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating all-inclusive environment for all employees.
- We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.
- Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure every employee feels valued and respected.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Quality Assurance and TestingRole: Quality Assurance and Testing - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Tejas NetworksLocation(s): Bengaluru+ View Contact
Keyskills: Telecom VPN Ethernet Performance testing Agile SNMP MPLS Testing Python OSPF
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