System Software Engineer III (Python Automation, Multi-Features Test (MFT), MPLS (RSVP/LDP), SR-MPLS, SRv6)

Zerto; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Bengaluru is seeking a System Software Engineer III with strong Python automation experience to design and validate multi-features test solutions in complex software environments. You will architect end-to-end testing, create realistic deployment topologies, and collaborate with product, development and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality releases.

The role emphasizes hands-on automation using PyTest, ROBOT is beneficial, and deep knowledge of routing, VPN, security

Qualifications

• BE/Mtech/BS/MS/MCA in EE/CS or similar field.
• 7–11 years of relevant experience.
• JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE or equivalent certification can be added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Designing and architecting comprehensive multi-features test solutions rooted in real customer use cases and deployment environments.
• Developing a robust end-to-end test strategy and detailed test plan for validation of complex interconnected software features.
• Creating realistic test topologies mirroring customer production setups for multi-service configurations.
• Performing manual exploratory testing and reporting defects, collaborating with development teams for timely resolution.
• Automating test cases using the PyTest framework to enable efficient, repeatable validation of feature interactions and integrations.
• Working with cross-functional teams to align testing with customer needs, release goals, and quality standards.

Skills

Python

Automation

PyTest

ROBOT Framework

Debugging

Education

BE/Mtech/BS/MS/MCA in EE/CS or similar field

Tools

Spirent

Keysight Ixia

Job description

System Software Engineer III (Python Automation, Multi-Features Test (MFT), MPLS (RSVP/LDP), SR-MPLS, SRv6)

This role has been designed as “Onsite” with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Multi-Features Test (MFT) is a specialized quality engineering group dedicated to designing and validating generalized customer scenarios through rigorous testing of feature interactions and seamless integrations across multiple technology features in complex software products. The team focuses on architecting highly realistic end-to-end test scenarios and reference environments that replicate how diverse features & modules interact under deployment like environment, including various scales, configurations, and failure modes.

MFT owns the comprehensive automation framework, reusable interaction test libraries, integration scenario templates, and automated validation pipelines required to efficiently uncover defects in cross-feature behaviors, compatibility issues, and unintended side effects before they impact customers.

By continuously learning and gathering real-world usage patterns, observed interaction failures, and multi-feature dependencies from customer environments, the team enhanced this cross-feature test, and interaction to deliver high-quality integrated software experiences.

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities:

• Designing and architecting comprehensive multi-features test solutions that are deeply rooted in real customer use cases and actual deployment environments, with a strong emphasis on feature interactions, integrations, and cross-technology behaviors.
• Developing a robust, end-to-end test strategy and detailed test plan to ensure thorough validation of complex, interconnected software features.
• Creating realistic test topologies that mirror customer production setups for multi-service configurations and test.
• Performing manual exploratory testing, identifying and reporting software defects, and collaborating closely with development teams to drive timely resolution.
• Automating test cases using the PyTest framework to enable efficient, repeatable validation of feature interactions and integrations.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams (including product, development, architecture, DevOps, and support) to align testing efforts with customer needs, release goals, and quality standards

What You Need To Bring:

Automation Background and Python Proficiency:

The candidate should have a strong background in automation.

Proficiency in Python is essential for developing automation scripts and tools.

Technology Proficiency:

Demonstrated expertise and hands‑on test experience in the following technologies is required:

• Routing Protocols: MPLS (RSVP/LDP), SR-MPLS, SRv6
• VPN Features: L2VPN, L2Circuit, VPLS, L3VPN, EVPN-MPLS and EVPN-VXLAN
• Multicasting: PIM, IGMP, MLD & Multicast VPN
• Security: MACSEC
• Firewall/ACL: In depth knowledge of Firewall Filter
• Ethernet OAM: LFM, CFM, Y.1731
• Class of Service: CoS, hierarchical CoS
• Telemetry Features: Sflow, JFlow, OpenConfig, SNMP

Automation Framework Skills:

• The candidate should be adept at using automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in creating new automation libraries and implementing complex automation algorithms is essential.
• Familiarity with PyTest, ROBOT is beneficial.

Networking Test Equipment:

• Experience with networking test equipment is required.
• Proficiency in using tools like Spirent and Keysight Ixia traffic generator for testing, validation and automation is necessary.

Analytical Skills and Debugging:

• Strong analytical skills are essential for debugging and isolating problems.
• The candidate should be able to troubleshoot and should narrow down issues efficiently.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
• Effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders is important.

Adaptability and Learning Aptitude:

• The candidate should be a self-starter and quick learner.
• Adaptability to new technologies & feature and able to integrate into solution is crucial.

Team Player:

A very strong team player who can contribute effectively to collaborative efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

BE/Mtech/BS/MS/MCA in EE/CS or similar field is desired.

7-11 years’ of relevant experience.

JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE, or equivalent certification can be added advantage.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_03

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