Software Test Engineer

Hire Today; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bengaluru is seeking a skilled professional for the role focused on automated end-to-end system testing of optical networking products. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Python automation and networking protocols. Responsibilities include designing and executing various tests, developing automation frameworks, and collaborating with product teams. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering with 7-12 years of experience is required. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and impact in a cutting-edge environment.

Responsibilities

• Own features and domains in optical applications.
• Design and execute functional, performance, security and regression tests.
• Develop Python automation frameworks.
• Debug complex network issues.
• Build and maintain lab optical systems.
• Conduct system level testing via CLI, Netconf, Restconf, SNMP and Telemetry.
• Collaborate with product teams and customers.
• Participate in agile sprints and CI pipelines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Python automation

DWDM

EDFA

WSS

OTDR

Raman

openROADM

optical networking

Netconf

Restconf

OpenConfig

SNMP

Telemetry

CI/CD

Agile

system testing

functional testing

performance testing

security testing

regression testing

debugging

networking protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field

Job description

• Cisco is a global technology leader specializing in networking security and digital infrastructure solutions enabling connectivity and protection across enterprises and service providers worldwide.

Job Role

This role focuses on automated end to end system testing of optical networking products including DWDM EDFA Raman and ROADM systems using Python automation and scientific data driven methodologies within Cisco Networking Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own features and domains in optical applications
• Design and execute functional, performance, security and regression tests
• Develop Python automation frameworks
• Debug complex network issues
• Build and maintain lab optical systems
• Conduct system level testing via CLI, Netconf, Restconf, SNMP and Telemetry
• Collaborate with product teams and customers
• Participate in agile sprints and CI pipelines
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• Python automation
• DWDM
• EDFA
• WSS
• OTDR
• Raman
• openROADM
• optical networking
• Netconf
• Restconf
• OpenConfig
• SNMP
• Telemetry
• CI/CD
• Agile
• system testing
• functional testing
• performance testing
• security testing
• regression testing
• debugging
• networking protocols

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to NMS/EMS testing and advanced cloud or network certifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field with 7 to 12 years of experience