Network Automation Testing

ACL Digital; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital in Bangalore is seeking an experienced Network Test & Automation Engineer to drive end-to-end testing, automation, and validation of Cisco SD-WAN solutions. You will design test strategies, build automated frameworks with Python, PyATS, PyTest and vTest, and work with IXIA, Spirent, and Wireshark. The role requires hands-on testing across Layer 2/3, and Linux, with a focus on automation and AI-assisted testing workflows.

Immediate joiners only and 3–12 years of experience.

Qualifications

• 3 to 12 years hands-on experience in network feature testing and test automation.
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Responsibilities

• Execute feature, functional, system, and regression testing on Cisco SD-WAN environments (vManage/Manager, vSmart/Controller, vBond/Validator, and Edge devices).
• Validate Management Plane, Control Plane, and Data Plane interactions across enterprise switches and routers.
• Test and verify Layer 2 (VLANs, STP, LACP) and Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Static Routing).
• Design, document, and execute comprehensive Test Strategies, Test Plans, and detailed Test Cases based on product requirements and network topologies.
• Conduct hands‑on traffic generation, protocol analysis, and performance testing using tools like IXIA, Spirent, and Wireshark.
• Perform deep-dive failure analysis and debug issues across Linux environments and network hardware.
• Network Test Automation:
• Build, scale, and maintain automated test suites using Python, PyATS, Pytest, and vTest.
• Develop automation drivers and scripts to validate network state, control flow, and feature behavior automatically.
• Leverage AI-assisted testing tools and workflows to accelerate test case generation, automate root-cause analysis, and refine code coverage.

Skills

Network testing

Test automation

Python automation

PyATS

PyTest

vTest

Linux

Wireshark

IXIA

Spirent

Tools

IXIA

Spirent

Wireshark

Job description

We are hiring Immediately available for Bangalore location as a Senior Network Automation & SD-WAN Test Engineer

Job Description: Senior Network Automation & SD-WAN Test Engineer

Experience Level: 3 to 12 Years

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Only

Role Category: Quality Engineering / Network Test & Automation

Work Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Test & Automation Engineer to drive end-to-end testing, automation, and validation of enterprise-grade networking solutions, with a primary focus on Cisco SD-WAN architectures. In this role, you will design robust test strategies, build automated test frameworks using Python, PyATS, PyTest, and vTest, and validate modern enterprise switching and routing protocols. You will also leverage AI-assisted testing tools to optimize test design, failure analysis, and automation efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute feature, functional, system, and regression testing on Cisco SD-WAN environments (vManage/Manager, vSmart/Controller, vBond/Validator, and Edge devices).
• Validate Management Plane, Control Plane, and Data Plane interactions across enterprise switches and routers.
• Test and verify Layer 2 (VLANs, STP, LACP) and Layer 3 routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Static Routing).
• Design, document, and execute comprehensive Test Strategies, Test Plans, and detailed Test Cases based on product requirements and network topologies.
• Conduct hands‑on traffic generation, protocol analysis, and performance testing using tools like IXIA, Spirent, and Wireshark.
• Perform deep-dive failure analysis and debug issues across Linux environments and network hardware.
• Network Test Automation:
• Build, scale, and maintain automated test suites using Python, PyATS, Pytest, and vTest.
• Develop automation drivers and scripts to validate network state, control flow, and feature behavior automatically.
• Leverage AI-assisted testing tools and workflows to accelerate test case generation, automate root-cause analysis, and refine code coverage.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Core Experience: 3 to 12 years of hands‑on experience in network feature testing and test automation.
• Availability: Immediate joiners only (15 days notice or serving notice period can be considered).
• Cisco SD-WAN Expertise: Strong architecture and troubleshooting knowledge of Cisco SD-WAN controllers, edge devices, and management software.
• Networking Fundamentals: Solid foundation in Layer 2/3 concepts, switches, routers, and enterprise routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Test Automation Frameworks: Advanced proficiency in Python automation testing with PyATS, PyTest, or vTest.
• Traffic Generators & Protocol Analyzers: Hands‑on experience with IXIA, Spirent, and packet capture tools like Wireshark.
• OS & Tools: Proficient in Linux administration, shell scripting, and command‑line network debugging tools.
• Testing Methodologies: Proven track record in test plan design, test execution, bug tracking, and risk analysis.

Preferred / Good to Have

• Exposure to AI-driven test augmentation, automated defect classification, or LLM-assisted script generation.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP Enterprise / SD-WAN, CCIE).
• Experience with REST APIs, NETCONF, YANG, and JSON/YAML models for network management.