Network Test Engineer

People Prime Worldwide; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology consulting firm is looking for a skilled Network Engineer with 4+ years of experience in Cisco routing/switching, protocol testing, and network automation using Python. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, as well as expertise with MPLS technologies. This role is essential for enhancing and troubleshooting network performance, and requires both strategic thinking and hands-on skills in automation and configuration management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in network engineering with focus on Cisco platforms.
• Expert in protocol testing and network automation.
• Hands-on experience with routing protocols and MPLS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform network automation using Python.
• Design and review network project deliverables.
• Manage implementation and change management plans.

Skills

BGP

Python

OSPF

MPLS

Network Security

Tools

Cisco hardware

Ansible

REST APIs

Job description

About Company

They balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long‑established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what’s now to what’s next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society.

About Client

• Our client is a global digital solutions and technology consulting company headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company generates annual revenue of over $4.29 billion (₹35,517 crore), reflecting a 4.4% year‑over‑year growth in USD terms. It has a workforce of around 86,000 professionals operating in more than 40 countries and serves a global client base of over 700 organizations.
• Our client operates across several major industry sectors, including Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Manufacturing & Consumer. In the past year, the company achieved a net profit of $553.4 million (₹4,584.6 crore), marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. It also recorded a strong order inflow of $5.6 billion, up 15.7% year‑over‑year, highlighting growing demand across its service lines.
• Key focus areas include Digital Transformation, Enterprise AI, Data & Analytics, and Product Engineering—reflecting its strategic commitment to driving innovation and value for clients across industries.

Job Title

Network Engineer (Cisco Testing Routing/Switching + Protocol Testing + Python/Automation)

Experience

4+ Years

Job Type

Contract to hire.

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with strong expertise in Cisco routing/switching platforms, protocol testing, and network automation. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience with Cisco hardware, deep knowledge of routing protocols, MPLS technologies, and strong Python‑based automation skills.

Primary Skills

Network Engineer (Cisco Routing/Switching + Protocol Testing + Python/Automation)

JD

• Certifications: Expert & Professional level Cisco certifications like CCIE, CCNP are highly desired.

Required Skills

• Deep technical knowledge and understandings like BGP, OSPF, ISIS, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, L2VPN and L3VPN, Multicast, Traffic engineering, Security, QoS
• Knowledge of software programmability (Python/ansible/Rest APIs), Automation

Desired Skills

• Creates and reviews project deliverables e.g. Design recommendations, High Level Design, Low Level Design, Implementation/Change Management Plans
• Switches: Cat9K, Cat8K, Cat6K series

Networking & Protocol Expertise

• Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS‑IS
• IP Technologies: IPv4 / IPv6
• MPLS & VPNs: MPLS, L2VPN, L3VPN
• Traffic Engineering / QoS
• Network Security Fundamentals

Automation & Scripting

• Python programming for network automation
• Ansible / REST APIs
• Automating configuration, validation, and test workflows

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level