Network Test Engineer: L2/L3 Protocols & Lab Validation

TechDigital Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in North Carolina seeks a skilled networking tester with experience in L2/L3 environments and networking protocol testing. Key responsibilities include validating new design solutions, integrating technologies, and maintaining current production requirements in the validation lab. Experience with Cisco routers and IXIA/SPIRENT traffic generators is essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and technological advancement.

Skills

Good Networking L2 / L3 testing background

Networking protocol testing (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, QOS)

Experience in IXIA/SPIRENT Traffic generators

Hands-on experience in Cisco or non-Cisco Routers

Identifying key issues and driving resolutions

Develop/integrate new technology into lab pods

Validating new design solutions

Maintaining validation lab with production requirements

Creating test plans and pass/fail criteria

IOS XR Architecture

Job description

Job Description/ Years of experience: Seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with 12+ years of experience in test automation and quality engineering. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks using Playwright/Selenium and Java, driving end-to-end testing across multiple applications, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with development, business, and DevOps teams to improve software quality, increase automation coverage, and accelerate release cycles./ Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Playwright/Selenium with Java for web application testing. • Design and implement functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing solutions across multiple applications and platforms. • Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.) to enable continuous testing and faster releases. • Analyse test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to ensure timely issue resolution. • Create and maintain reusable automation frameworks, test data management strategies, and testing best practices. What are the top 3 skills required for this role? 1. Playwright / Selenium Automation 2. Java / Javascript 3. Functional testing. Years of experience required: 12+ Years Additional Information: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and DevOps teams to ensure complete test coverage. • Participate in test planning, requirement reviews, and risk assessments to improve overall product quality and delivery timelines. • Monitor and improve automation coverage, testing efficiency, and quality metrics while driving continuous process improvements.

Years of Experience:

12+ Years of Experience