Software Development Engineer III - QA

F5 Networks, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 Networks, Inc. is seeking a QA Engineer III to join our Distributed Cloud team. You will design and execute automated and manual tests, validate distributed systems, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes test automation, performance testing, and mentoring juniors, with opportunities to impact reliability across multi-cloud environments.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in Quality Assurance, with at least 4 years focused on automation.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, Go, JavaScript) for test automation.
• Experience with automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and APIs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for the Distributed Cloud platform.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Validate distributed systems across multi-cloud environments and identify defects.
• Perform performance, scalability, and reliability testing for global-scale workloads.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and documentation.
• Mentor junior QA engineers on test automation best practices.

Skills

Automation scripting

Test automation

Distributed systems

APIs

Cloud testing

CI/CD

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Git

Job description

## Software Development Engineer III - QAApply: Hyderabad (SEZ): Bangalore (Non-SEZ): Full time: Posted Today: RP1039086At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a QA Engineer III to join our Distributed Cloud team and help ensure our platform meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. This is a hands-on, technical role where you will design and execute automated and manual tests, validate distributed systems, and work closely with engineering teams to drive quality throughout the development lifecycle.What You’ll Do• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for the Distributed Cloud platform.• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other QA engineers to define test strategies and acceptance criteria.• Validate complex, distributed systems across multi-cloud environments.• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.• Perform performance, scalability, and reliability testing to ensure our platform can handle global-scale workloads.• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and documentation.• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure quality is built into every stage of development.• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in test automation and quality assurance.• Investigate production issues and contribute to root cause analysis and remediation strategies.What You’ll Bring• 6 - 8 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 4 years focused on automation.• Proficiency in one or more scripting/programming languages (Python, Go, JavaScript, etc.) for test automation.• Experience with automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar).• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and APIs.• Experience testing in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps practices.• Knowledge of performance/load testing tools (JMeter, Locust, Gatling, etc.) is a plus.• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team.• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.