Software QA Engineer- Python, Cloud Networking from 5+ Years

Cisco; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is looking for a software engineer to join the SD-WAN Cloud team in Bengaluru, India. The role involves developing scalable and secure software solutions to enhance product performance and customer experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Python and a solid understanding of networking fundamentals, such as SD-WAN and Cloud Networking.

Experience with automation frameworks and a collaborative Agile development approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python with experience in automation frameworks and REST APIs.
• Understanding of Networking fundamentals, including SD-WAN and Cloud Networking.
• Experience in test automation and quality engineering for automated tests.
• Proficient in Linux/Unix, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Ability to work in an Agile development environment with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable and secure software solutions to improve reliability and performance.
• Drive feature delivery through effective problem-solving and defect resolution.
• Implement automation and CI/CD practices to enhance engineering efficiency.
• Collaborate across teams for high-quality product releases.
• Advocate for product quality through testing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Python proficiency

Networking fundamentals (SD-WAN, Routing, TCP/IP, Cloud Networking)

Test automation and quality engineering

Linux/Unix environments

CI/CD and DevOps practices

Job description

Meet The Team

The Cisco SD-WAN Cloud team develops and supports a cloud-agnostic platform that enables secure, automated, and high-performance connectivity across branches, data centers, and leading cloud providers. By using automation, Infrastructure as Code, and self-service capabilities, the team simplifies SD-WAN deployment, accelerates cloud onboarding, and improves application performance through intelligent traffic optimization. Operating across the US and India, they deliver continuous innovation through agile development cycles, building scalable solutions that help customers seamlessly manage and optimize their cloud connectivity environments.

Your Impact

• Develop scalable and secure software solutions that improve product reliability, performance, and customer experience.
• Drive feature delivery and quality improvements through effective problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and defect resolution.
• Accelerate engineering efficiency by implementing automation, CI/CD practices, and robust testing frameworks.
• Collaborate across multi‑functional teams to deliver flawless integrations and high‑quality product releases.
• Advocate product quality and operational perfection through comprehensive testing, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Python with experience developing automation frameworks, test scripts, and backend tools. Experience with Django, REST APIs.
• Good understanding of Networking fundamentals, including SD-WAN, Routing, TCP/IP, and Cloud Networking, with the ability to validate network functionality, solve issues, and support cloud‑based deployments.
• Hands‑on experience in test automation and quality engineering, including designing and performing functional, integration, regression, and end‑to‑end automated tests using modern automation frameworks and tools.
• Strong experience with Linux/Unix environments, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices, including test automation integration, build validation, deployment automation, and release verification in cloud environments.
• Ability to work in an Agile development environment, collaborating closely with developers, product teams, and quality engineers to automate workflows, improve test coverage, accelerate releases, and ensure high product quality.

Optional Skills

• Experience with web technologies such as Angular is a plus.
• Good knowledge of Cloud and DevOps technologies, including AWS.