Network Test Engineer III

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; San Juan (PR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Networking Engineer to provide robust support for networking products. This hybrid role involves working 2 days a week from an office in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The ideal candidate will have expertise in networking fundamentals and hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing processes.

Responsibilities include designing software enhancements, executing testing plans, and collaborating with partners on software systems development. Candidates should hold a degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 4-6 years of networking experience.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience in networking.
• Expertise in networking protocols.
• Hands-on experience in testing.

Responsibilities

• Design software enhancements and updates.
• Analyze design and determine coding activities.
• Execute and write testing plans and protocols.
• Collaborate with development partners on design status.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

L2/L3 protocols

Automation

TCP

UDP

IPv4/IPv6

BGP

OSPF/ISIS

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems

Tools

Spirent

Ixia

Job description

Hybrid: this role has been designed as "Hybrid" with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description

Responsible for providing solid support of Networking Products that involve customer‑specific tests for a release, product, and solution. This role requires developing and maintaining expertise on the products deployed within the specific customer networks. The candidate should have expertise in networking fundamentals, L2/L3 protocols and hands‑on experience in both manual and automated multi‑dimensional scaled solutions testing.

Responsibilities

• Designs limited enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, compilers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.
• Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines.
• Executes and writes portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements.
• Participates as a member of project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
• Collaborates and communicates with internal and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 4-6 years experience in networking.
• Experience with internet protocols: TCP, UDP, IPv4/IPv6.

Knowledge And Skills

• Internet Protocols: TCP, UDP, IPv4/IPv6.
• Domain Knowledge: Cloud Provider/ Enterprise and Data Centre Technologies and AI/ML Data Center Network Technologies.
• Networking Protocols: BGP, OSPF/ISIS, ARP, VLANs, MPLS, L3VPN, MC-LAG, LACP, L2VPN, VPLS, Multicast, NGMVPN, EVPN‑VXLAN, GRE, IPSec, NAT, HTTP, NetConf, etc.
• Layer 2 technologies, Spanning Tree, LAG, MC‑LAG, Virtual Chassis.
• CLOS Architecture, HA Design Concepts, EVPN.
• Test Knowledge: Prepare Test Plans, Test Execution, Understanding of Complex Customer Networks.
• Automation: Experience in automated test execution, ability to debug automation failures, and narrow down software issues from test results and logs. Knowledge in Python/Pytest/Go or any other scripting language.
• Expertise in use of networking test equipment like Spirent and Ixia, including automation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options.
• Relocation support is provided for eligible candidates.

Additional Skills

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security‑First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX).

Job Level

TCP_03

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