Network Test Developer

iFlow Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Canada is looking for a candidate with strong skills in functional testing on network equipment, primarily involving IP routers and Ethernet switches. Responsibilities include developing test plans, providing Tier 3 support, and interacting with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in product development and a relevant degree. Familiarity with Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies, as well as programming skills in languages like Perl or PHP, is a plus. This position may be for a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Product Development environment, primarily in industrial communication.
• Experience in configuring Routers, Switches, and Firewalls.
• Software development experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional stress performance and interoperability testing on IP routers, Ethernet switches.
• Develop and execute product/feature specification test plans.
• Provide Tier 3 customer support and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Functional testing on IP routers

Interoperability testing

Configuration of Routers

Knowledge of Layer 2 technologies

Knowledge of Layer 3 technologies

Knowledge of Security protocols

Programming Languages: Perl, PHP, C, Java

Education

University or college degree in internetworking, computer science, electronics engineering or science

Job description

Contract

12 Months

Responsibilities

• Perform functional stress performance and interoperability testing on IP routers, Ethernet switches, control applications and/or network management systems
• Develop and execute product / feature specification test plans
• Provide requirements and specifications needs for development of the software test automation tool and its functional review
• Provide Tier 3 customer support as required; Troubleshoot issues to ensure timely remedy of customer concerns
• Review and provide input to the product requirements and feature specifications, as a representative on a cross-functional team
• Writing and reviewing application notes and product literature
• Aiding development of software test automation tool that interacts with switches and routers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a Product Development environment, primarily in industrial communication
• University or college degree in internetworking, computer science, electronics engineering or science
• Experience in configuring Routers, Switches and Firewalls
• Knowledge of Layer 2 technologies: RSTP/MSTP, IGMP, VLAN, 802.1x authentication, DHCP, Ethernet, Link Aggregation
• Knowledge of Layer 3 technologies: Frame Relay, PPP, channelized interfaces, OSPF, BGP, RIP, MPLS, VRF, PIM-SM, SNMP, VRRP, QoS, IPv6, Tunneling protocols
• Knowledge of Security protocols: IPsec-VPN, TLS, Radius, Firewall, Intrusion detection and prevention system
• Knowledge of OSI Model and TCP/IP protocol stack
• Programming Languages: Perl, PHP, C, Java or similar an asset
• Configuring Linux systems experience an asset
• Software development experience an asset