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Software Development Test Engineer (Automation, Python and Networking) 5 to 8 Yr, BLR

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4 days ago
Bengaluru, IndiaSenior

Responsibilities

  • Develop solution strategies, test plans, and test designs for next-generation networks and Cisco XR-based SP Routing products.
  • Design, develop, automate, and complete testing for new hardware and features across complex networks.
  • Define and qualify functional, interoperability, end-to-end, and customer-use-case testing and solution architectures.
  • Debug complex network problems and define solutions in collaboration with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
  • Apply network automation, algorithmic thinking, and analytics applications derived from customer use cases.
  • Use networking protocols, traffic generator or emulation tools, Python, REST, Jenkins, and Linux for software quality assurance and automation.
  • Interface directly with customers and stakeholders while supporting continuous improvement and quality-focused transformation.

Requirements

  • BS/MS degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, or engineering technology, combined with 5 to 8 years of related experience.
  • 5 to 8 years of experience in system and solution testing or related software testing.
  • Working knowledge of service-provider technologies, architectures, networking protocols, and L2-L7 technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with third-party traffic generator or emulation tools.
  • Experience with Python, REST, Jenkins, Linux, network automation, and software quality assurance.
  • Strong understanding of data models and network manageability is desirable.
  • Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, accountability, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Solid software design, development, debugging, and modern software-tool knowledge.
  • CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JCNA, or JCIE certification is preferred.

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About Cisco

10,000+ employees

Cisco designs and sells networking, security, and collaboration platforms for enterprises, service providers, and governments, spanning routers and switches, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, zero‑trust, observability, and cloud-managed IT (Meraki) plus Webex. Its business model mixes hardware, software subscriptions, and support/consulting services. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Cisco is a public company traded on Nasdaq and serves customers across data centers, campuses, and service provider networks.

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