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

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

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled software engineer to join the SD-WAN Cloud team in Bengaluru, India. The role focuses on developing secure and scalable software solutions to enhance product reliability and performance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement automation practices, and improve customer experiences through innovative solutions. Strong proficiency in Python, knowledge of networking fundamentals, and test automation experience are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python with a strong focus on automation frameworks.
• Understanding of SD-WAN, Routing, TCP/IP, and Cloud Networking.
• Experience in designing and performing automated tests.
• Strong Linux/Unix experience and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable software solutions to improve performance.
• Drive feature delivery and quality improvements.
• Implement automation and CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams for product releases.
• Ensure product quality through testing and monitoring.

Skills

Python proficiency

Networking fundamentals

Test automation

Linux/Unix experience

Agile development

Tools

Django

REST APIs

CI/CD

Angular

AWS

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: (Must Have)

• 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: (Good to have)

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