Test Automation Engineer- Networking background is a must

Lever, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote/flexible Pune arrangement

Equal opportunity employer

Cybersecurity & networking focus

Job summary

Lever, Inc. in India seeks a Test Automation Engineer with a networking focus to own testing strategies for security products.

You will combine software engineering, test automation, and cybersecurity in a product-driven environment, building scalable automation and contributing to backend services, APIs, and cloud environments. You will work with Python, Django, Flask, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, and OpenStack-like platforms, applying strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewall)

Qualifications

• Strong networking fundamentals are essential.
• Hands-on experience with Django and Flask and modern web app architectures.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, including design and query optimization.
• Familiarity with Vue.js frontend applications and cloud/virtualization tech (OpenStack).
• Bachelor degree in CS/IT or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale automated testing solutions for security and networking products.
• Own test strategy for product components and contribute to software release quality.
• Develop backend services and automation utilities using Python/Django/Flask.
• Contribute to API development, system integrations, debugging, and performance improvements.
• Work on Vue.js frontend features, troubleshooting, and frontend optimization.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases for performance and scalability.
• Support testing in cloud/virtualization environments like OpenStack.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement robust fixes and regression coverage.
• Apply networking and cybersecurity knowledge to firewall and security testing.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to improve test coverage and release processes.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Python programming

Analytical thinking

Education

B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. in CS/IT

Tools

Django

Flask

Vue.js

PostgreSQL

OpenStack

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Test Automation Engineer – Networking background is a must based in India.

This role is an opportunity to combine software engineering, test automation, networking, and cybersecurity in a product-focused environment. You’ll take end-to-end ownership of testing strategies for assigned components and help ensure reliable, high-quality security software releases. The position involves building scalable automation and test tools while also contributing to backend services, web applications, databases, and cloud or virtualized environments. You’ll work with technologies including Python, Django, Flask, Vue.js, PostgreSQL, and OpenStack or similar platforms. Strong networking knowledge is essential, with practical exposure to TCP/IP, routing, switching, and firewall technologies highly relevant to the role. You’ll collaborate across engineering teams to troubleshoot complex issues, improve product quality, and strengthen testing practices.

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, maintain, and scale automated testing solutions and test tools for security and networking products.


• Take end-to-end ownership of test strategy for assigned product components and contribute to the quality of software releases.


• Develop and maintain backend services and automation utilities using Python, with Django and Flask where applicable.


• Contribute to API development, system integrations, debugging, and application performance improvements.


• Work with Vue.js applications to implement features, troubleshoot issues, and optimize frontend components.


• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including schemas, complex SQL queries, performance tuning, data integrity, and scalability.


• Support development, testing, and deployment activities in cloud and virtualized environments such as OpenStack or comparable platforms.


• Investigate complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement robust fixes and automated regression coverage.


• Apply networking and cybersecurity knowledge when testing firewall and security functionality, including relevant TCP/IP, routing, and switching scenarios.


• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to improve test coverage, automation scalability, product reliability, and development workflows.

Requirements:

• Strong professional experience developing applications and automation solutions using Python.


• Hands-on experience with Django and Flask and a solid understanding of modern web application architectures.


• Strong networking fundamentals are essential, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and firewall technologies.


• Practical understanding of firewall products, security testing, and cybersecurity concepts is highly valuable.


• Experience working with PostgreSQL, including database design, SQL development, query optimization, and performance tuning.


• Working knowledge of Vue.js and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize frontend applications.


• Experience with cloud, virtualization, or simulation environments such as OpenStack or similar technologies.


• Strong problem-solving, debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.


• Ability to take ownership of technical challenges, work independently, and collaborate effectively with engineering teams.


• Experience with Ruby on Rails is a plus.


• A B.E., B.Tech., M.Tech., or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.


• Candidates should be comfortable working from Pune; relocation may be required for candidates currently based elsewhere.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on cybersecurity and networking technologies used across global markets.


• Hands-on exposure to firewall testing, security engineering, automation, backend development, cloud, and virtualization technologies.


• Opportunity to build scalable automation frameworks and influence software quality and release processes.


• Collaborative engineering environment with opportunities to work across backend, frontend, database, infrastructure, and security domains.


• Career development opportunities in a technically challenging cybersecurity environment.


• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and skills.


• Pune-based working opportunity with remote/flexible arrangements subject to the role’s working model.


• Inclusive workplace committed to providing equal opportunities to qualified candidates.