Python Automation Testing

Tata Elxsi; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Elxsi, Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Automation Test Engineer focused on networking. You will design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python and build scalable test frameworks.

You will validate Layer 2/3, routing, switching, and network protocols, integrate with CI/CD, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and maintaining automated test scripts using Python.
• Develop test frameworks with Cisco pyATS, Robot Framework, and Playwright.
• Validate network protocols and configurations across Layer 2/3, routing, and switching.
• Automate functional, regression, sanity, and end-to-end testing efforts.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot failures and improve coverage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python.
• Build and enhance network test automation frameworks using Cisco pyATS, Robot Framework, and Playwright.
• Develop automated test cases for Layer 2, Layer 3, routing, switching, and network protocol validation.
• Automate functional, regression, sanity, and end-to-end testing activities.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and collaborate with development teams for issue resolution.
• Validate network device configurations and performance across various networking environments.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and automation documentation.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage and quality.

Skills

Networking Fundamentals

Python Programming

Linux

Test automation

CI/CD concepts

Tools

Cisco pyATS

Robot Framework

Playwright

Git

Jenkins

Job description

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python.
• Build and enhance network test automation frameworks using Cisco pyATS, Robot Framework, and Playwright.
• Develop automated test cases for Layer 2, Layer 3, routing, switching, and network protocol validation.
• Automate functional, regression, sanity, and end-to-end testing activities.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and collaborate with development teams for issue resolution.
• Validate network device configurations and performance across various networking environments.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and automation documentation.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve test coverage and quality.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Networking Fundamentals (TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, MPLS).
• Proficiency in Python Programming and automation scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco pyATS.
• Experience with Robot Framework and/or Playwright.
• Knowledge of network testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of automation frameworks and test methodologies.
• Experience with Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD practices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with REST APIs and API automation.
• Knowledge of SDN, NFV, Cloud Networking, or Network Security concepts.
• Exposure to Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or other networking platforms.
• Experience in telecom, enterprise networking, or service provider domains.