Test Engineer - Network Security

SonicWall; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SonicWall is seeking a Test Engineer based in Pune for a hybrid role to validate and enhance the quality of our cybersecurity products. The position emphasizes hands-on test planning, execution, automation, and troubleshooting across networking technologies.

The ideal candidate will contribute to automated and manual testing, build robust test frameworks, and collaborate with distributed teams to improve product quality and security outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in software testing and test automation within the networking or cybersecurity domain.
• Strong scripting/programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, Tcl, Perl, Ruby, or Selenium-based automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of networking and security technologies, including L2/L3/L4/L7 protocols, VPN, IAM, NAC, EDR/MDR, and related security solutions.
• Experience with software development and testing methodologies, including SDLC and STLC.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts, design principles, and test automation frameworks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Experience working with global or geographically distributed teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of network security technologies, product offerings, test workflows, and existing test infrastructure.
• Create comprehensive test plans, design and execute test cases, and manage defects throughout the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for functional and system testing.
• Execute automated and manual test suites, analyze results, and drive defect resolution through closure.
• Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, coverage, and productivity through automation and process enhancements.
• Evaluate and adopt new testing tools, technologies, and best practices to improve product quality.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed engineering teams.

Skills

Python

Tcl

Perl

Ruby

Selenium

Tools

Selenium-based frameworks

Job description

For more than 30 years, SonicWall has delivered a partner-first unified cybersecurity portfolio that helps SMBs, MSPs, and IT teams consolidate network security, endpoint security, security service edge (SSE), and threat response across hybrid environments. By bringing connected technology, real-time threat intelligence, automation, and expert services together, SonicWall helps organizations simplify security operations, achieve better security outcomes, and lower total cost of ownership. Backed by a global ecosystem of more than 17,000 partners, SonicWall delivers enterprise-grade protection built for SMB and mid-market realities.

We are seeking a motivated Test Engineer with experience in network security testing and automation to validate and enhance the quality of our security products. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in test planning, execution, automation, and troubleshooting across networking and cybersecurity technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of network security technologies, product offerings, test workflows, and existing test infrastructure.
• Create comprehensive test plans, design and execute test cases, and manage defects throughout the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for functional and system testing.
• Execute automated and manual test suites, analyze results, and drive defect resolution through closure.
• Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, coverage, and productivity through automation and process enhancements.
• Evaluate and adopt new testing tools, technologies, and best practices to improve product quality.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in software testing and test automation within the networking or cybersecurity domain.
• Strong scripting/programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, Tcl, Perl, Ruby, or Selenium-based automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of networking and security technologies, including L2/L3/L4/L7 protocols, VPN, IAM, NAC, EDR/MDR, and related security solutions.
• Experience with software development and testing methodologies, including SDLC and STLC.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts, design principles, and test automation frameworks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Experience working with global or geographically distributed teams is a plus.

This is a hybrid role based in Pune.

SonicWall is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. At SonicWall, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse mix of talented people and providing active security solutions in 100+ countries.