Principal SQA Software (Platform Testing) - NetSec
- Palo Alto Networks
- 12 - 15 years
- Bengaluru
- 2 months ago
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Job Description
Palo Alto Networks SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) group is looking for a seasoned and accomplished Sr.Principal SQA engineer with experience in validating core networking & security features in the SD-WAN team. You will be part of a world-class software engineering team that works on various ground-breaking technologies in the SD-WAN area. You will work with a multi- functional team of engineers solving interesting problems.
Your Impact
- Devise methodologies and execute test plans that effectively test all aspects of the platform, from specific hardware/platform components to network layers L1-L7
- Collaborate and communicate with Product Line Managers, Program Managers, Engineering, Operations, Support and other business units to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products
- Influence the development of new products and testing methods by reviewing Product Requirement Documents, Functional Specification documents, and test plans with a discerning eye for technical accuracy and consistency from inception to final delivery
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative and challenging environment with a focus on driving best practices in the Platform Team as we'll as groups outside the organization
- Automate test cases using Python to enhance the testing coverage, efficacy and efficiency of new platforms
- Constantly striving to improve speed, efficiency and quality, you will set high standards for all products being developed now and in the future
- Mentor and coach junior team members and drive best practices and knowledge across the various teams
- Exemplify our culture of respect, integrity, diversity and collaboration within as we'll as outside the team
Your Experience
- 12+ years of relevant experience, with a BS or MS degree
- Expertise in testing of SD-WAN,Routers, Switches & Firewalls
- Excellent knowledge of Platform Software and L2/L3 testing methodologies and processes
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Linux based operating systems and traffic generator tools like Spirent,Ixia, BreakingPoint,Tcpreplay, hping, iperf, etc
- Outstanding troubleshooting skills from understanding protocols, analyzing cli output, debugging logs, capturing packets, etc
- Proficiency with Python highly desired
- Dependable self-starter who takes ownership
- Computer/Network lab design and maintenance experience a plus
- Expertise with standard TCP/IP protocols such as ARP, IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP & IPSec VPNs
- Expertise in testing of enterprise routing protocols such as BGP,OSPF & EIGRP etc
- Expertise in networking features like Multicast, IPv6, DNS, NAT & DHCP
- Expertise with performance/scale characterization of a networking products
- Excellent project leadership skills with a strong track record of successfully delivering on commitments
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware ESXi, qemu/kvm, Microsoft Hyper-V
- Be able to build and maintain complex networking testbeds
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging/troubleshooting skills
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Software DevelopmentRole: Software Development - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Palo Alto NetworksLocation(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills: VMware SQA Linux WAN Debugging DNS microsoft Troubleshooting Python OSPF
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