SR QA SW Engineer - 10410

Extreme Networks; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks in Chennai is seeking a Sr Software QA Engineer to design and execute tests for cloud-based wireless networks. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop test strategies and ensure product quality.

The role requires 3–12 years in networking, Wi‑Fi 802.11 expertise, and experience with NMS/Cloud Managed networks. Familiarity with automated testing and RF tools is desirable.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/MS in EE,CS or related.
• 3 to 12 years of Networking domain experience (VLANs, Switches, TCP/IP, DHCP).
• 3 to 12 years of Wi‑Fi 802.11 enterprise solutions experience.
• Proven experience in NMS and/or Cloud Managed Enterprise networks.
• Experience with Wi‑Fi 11ax/6e products is preferred.
• Hands-on with RF equipment, sniffers, and packet capture analysis.
• Good understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, and JSON data.
• Experience handling infrastructure tools like Jenkins, GIT, Jira.
• Testbed setup experience is required.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL (PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design test methodologies for cloud-based enterprise wireless networks.
• Collaborate with teams to develop test strategies and execute tests.
• Thoroughly test cloud-based wireless product features and solutions.
• Identify defects, work with developers to debug and close issues.
• Recommend software improvements to enhance user experience.
• Coordinate with automation to develop feature test scripts.

Skills

VLANs

Switches

TCP/IP

DHCP

Wi-Fi 802.11

NMS

Cloud Managed Networks

REST APIs

HTTP

JSON

Jenkins

Git

Jira

Testbed setup

PostgreSQL

ElasticSearch

RF equipment

Education

BA/BS/MS in EE, CS or related

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Jira

Job description

Job Description:

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

Position: SR Software QA Engineer

Experience: 3 to 12 Years

Location: Chennai

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and Design test methodologies for Cloud based Enterprise grade Wireless Networks
• Work with the various functional groups and develop test strategy to execute tests.
• Thorough testing of Cloud based Wireless products features and solutions.
• Find timely defects and work closely with developers to debug, root cause and bring defects to closure.
• Recommend improvements in software to enhance user experience.
• Work with Automation team to get test scriptsdeveloped for feature automation.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS/MS in EE,CS or related
• 3 to 12 years of experience in Networking domain (VLANs, Switches, TCP/IP, DHCP)
• 3 to 12 years of experience with Wi-Fi 802.11 technology and enterprise Wi-Fi solutions
• Proven experience in NMS and/or Cloud Managed Enterprise networks
• Experience working in Wi-Fi 11ax and 6e products is preferred.
• Hand-on Experience with RF equipment, tools, sniffers and analyzing packet captures.
• Good understanding of REST API’s, HTTP methods and JSON data
• Experience Handling Infrastructure tools like Jenkins, GIT, Jira.
• Testbed setup experience required.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL DB like PostgreSQL and Elastic Search is a plus.

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extremeswebsite or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on "protected categories," Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.