Network Automation Engineer

Inspirisys; Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

InspiriSYS Solutions is hiring a Networking Test Automation Engineer in India to design and execute automated tests for advanced networking products. The role focuses on Layer 2/Layer 3 protocol validation, with strong Python-based automation and experience with traffic generators like Ixia or Spirent.

You will build scalable automation frameworks, validate high availability and security features, and collaborate with development teams to resolve defects and improve coverage.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols and features.
• Strong programming skills in Python for automation.
• Experience with automated testing using Selenium for network products.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (PyTest/Robot or similar).
• Experience in API and CLI automation for network devices and solutions.
• Experience with log parsing and validation scripts.
• Familiarity with traffic generators like Ixia or Spirent.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Grafana is a plus.
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for networking products and solutions.
• Validate Layer 2/Layer 3 features in enterprise switching and routing environments.
• Build Python automation frameworks for functional, regression, and system testing.
• Perform end-to-end testing for redundancy, virtualization, routing, and security features.
• Configure and execute traffic validation using Ixia or Spirent.
• Analyze logs, troubleshoot issues, reproduce defects, and collaborate with development teams.
• Participate in test planning, feature reviews, defect triaging, and release validation.
• Ensure test coverage, metrics, and automation efficiency improvements.
• AI Copilot experience.

Skills

Networking L2/L3 Protocols

Python

Selenium

Test Automation Frameworks (PyTest/Rob

Tools

Ixia

Spirent

Kubernetes

Grafana

Job description

Dear Candidate ,

Greetings from InspiriSYS Solutions !

We're currently hiring for Network Automation Test Engineer with 6+ years of experience.

Position Title: Networking Test Automation Engineer

Experience:6+ Years

Location: Bangalore / Chennai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Notice Period: Immediate

We are looking for a highly skilled Networking Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking protocols, Python-based automation for enterprise networking solutions. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in validating switching, routing, high availability, and security features in complex networking environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for networking products and solutions.
• Validate Layer 2 / Layer 3 features in enterprise switching and routing environments.
• Build scalable Python automation frameworks for functional, regression,and system testing.
• Perform end-to-end testing for advanced networking features such as redundancy,virtualization, routing, and security.
• Configure and execute traffic validation using tools like Ixia or Spirent.
• Analyze logs, troubleshoot issues, reproduce defects, and work closely with development teams for resolution.
• Participate in test planning, feature reviews, defect triaging, and release validation.
• Ensure test coverage, quality metrics, and automation efficiency improvements.
• AI Copilot experience

Mandatory Technical Skills:

Networking L2 / L3 Protocols

Strong hands‑on experience in the following is mandatory:

Layer 2 Features

• VLAN
• STP / RSTP / MSTP
• LACP / Port Channel
• LLDP
• MAC Learning / Forwarding
• Jumbo Frames

Layer 3 Features

• Static Routing
• OSPF
• BGP
• VRRP / High Availability
• DHCP Relay
• ACL

Test Automation

• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Automation experience with Selenium.
• Experience in test automation frameworks such as PyTest / Robot / Custom Frameworks
• API automation and CLI automation
• Log parsing and validation scripts

Traffic Generators

Hands‑on experience with at least one:

• Ixia
• Spirent

Good To Have:

• Kubernetes
• Grafana

Soft Skills

• Strong debugging and analytical skills
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ownership mindset with focus on quality