Software Engineer - QA/Test Engineering (IGP Protocol Testing)

MROTEK; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Mrotek is seeking a QA engineer to join the network testing team in Bengaluru. You will validate IGP protocols (OSPF/IS-IS), run protocol tests, and develop automated tests to ensure RFC conformance. Hands-on scripting with Python and test frameworks, plus packet analysis, are key parts of the role.

You will build and test in lab environments using Scapy, Containerlab, GNS3, and CI pipelines, with guidance from Technical Leaders. Fresh graduates with networking skills are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of software testing experience; fresh graduates with strong networking skills welcome.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals and routing concepts.
• Hands-on experience with network devices or simulators (coursework or personal projects).

Responsibilities

• Execute OSPF and IS-IS protocol testing, including neighbor/adjacency validation and SPF calculation.
• Test protocol timers, route summarization/redistribution, authentication, and convergence after failures.
• Write automated test scripts (Python, pytest, Robot Framework) for IGP validation and RFC conformance.
• Build packet validation scripts with Scapy and test topologies with Containerlab/GNS3/EVE-NG.
• Execute interoperability and negative testing, and debug failures with Wireshark and protocol logs.
• Collaborate with the Tech Leaders to ensure test coverage and quality standards.

Skills

Python

pytest/Robot Framework

OSPF/IS-IS

Networking fundamentals

Routing concepts

Tools

Scapy

Wireshark

Containerlab

GNS3

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

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Tests and validates Interior Gateway Protocols for our network operating system, under the Technical Leaders guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute OSPF and IS-IS protocol testing - neighbor/adjacency validation, LSA/LSP flooding, SPF calculation, and DR/BDR or DIS election
• Test protocol timers, route summarization/redistribution, authentication, and convergence after link or node failure
• Write automated test scripts (Python, pytest, Robot Framework) for IGP protocol validation and RFC conformance
• Build packet validation scripts with Scapy and test topologies with Containerlab/GNS3/EVE-NG
• Execute interoperability and negative testing, and debug failures with Wireshark and protocol log analysis

Requirements

• 0-3 years of software testing experience (fresh graduates with strong networking skills welcome)
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals and routing concepts
• Hands-on experience with network devices or network simulators (coursework or personal projects)
• Basic knowledge of OSPF or IS-IS routing protocols

Nice to Have

• Academic projects or internships involving network protocol testing or automation
• Familiarity with CCNA/CCNP-level routing concepts
• Experience with traffic generation tools (TRex, iperf3, hping3)
• Understanding of BFD for fast failure detection

Key Skills

Python pytest/Robot Framework Scapy Wireshark/tcpdump Containerlab/GNS3 Jenkins/GitLab CI OSPF/IS-IS

What You ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with production-grade IGP protocol testing and validation
• Mentorship from experienced QA Technical Leaders and Test Architects
• Deep technical skills in routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS) and test automation
• Career growth path to Senior QA Engineer and QA Technical Leader roles

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