Benison Technologies - L2/L3 Automation Engineer - Network Testing (5-8 yrs)

Responsibilities :

Protocol Testing Expertise :

- Possess 5+ years of experience in protocol testing, with a strong understanding of L2 and L3 protocols.

- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of specific protocols like VLAN, xSTP, PPPoX, L2TP, LAG, LACP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, PIM, Carrier Ethernet, L2VPN, L3VPN, and Firewall VPN.

- Conduct comprehensive manual and automated testing of L2 and L3 protocols to identify and troubleshoot potential network issues.

Test Automation & Scripting :

- Possess strong programming skills with proficiency in Python for writing test cases and automating protocol testing procedures.

- Experience with automation frameworks like PyUnit or Robot Framework is a big plus.

- Contribute to the development and enhancement of automated testing frameworks to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency.

Test Management & Reporting :

- Design and execute test plans for L2 and L3 protocols, ensuring thorough testing coverage.

- Conduct regression testing to maintain the stability and performance of the network infrastructure.

- Analyze test results, identify root causes of failures, and document findings clearly for further action.

Technical Skills :

Mandatory :

- 5+ years of network protocol testing experience

Mandatory :

- Strong understanding of L2 and L3 protocols (VLAN, xSTP, PPPoX, L2TP, LAG, LACP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, PIM, Carrier Ethernet, L2VPN, L3VPN, Firewall VPN)

Mandatory :

- Programming skills in Python for test case development

Desired :

- Experience with automation frameworks (PyUnit, Robot Framework)

Desired :

- Experience with network testing tools (e.g, Wireshark)

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, or a related field (preferred).

- Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in network protocol testing.

- Proven track record of designing, developing, and executing test plans for network infrastructure.

- Strong understanding of scripting languages (Python) and automation frameworks for test automation.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot network issues.

- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality test results