Software Engineer Sr Staff - Automation Testing, Python / L3 Protocols

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the customer use case deployments using Juniper Products and then lead develop test strategy plan for network solution.
• Build lab setup and lead the quality assurance for the customer.
• Drive testing strategy, build detailed execution plan, document the reports and track to the commitments.
• Motivate and mentor the fellow Engineers and own the end to end deliverables.
• Should be able to deliver automated scripts using agile process and latest techniques.
• Work with PLM, Field/Sales Engineers and Customers to Analyze Customer Deployment Architectures, Network Topologies, and Test Plans.
• Work with Development Functional and System Test Teams to analyze test coverage and gaps.
• Participate in design and information gathering workshops with the TMEs to understand, the market segment network design, and technical requirements of new network designs.
• Produce a written report of assign projects deliverables such as test progress found software defect technical details etc
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document software defect and work with appropriate Juniper engineering resources to close the problems.
• Work with teams across geographical locations.
• Support in replicating customer found issues and complete RCCA.
• Contribute on white papers / patents / IETFs on related technical areas.
• Provide proof of concept (POC) to realize a certain customer use case scenario to demonstrate its feasibility.
• Communicate effectively with the PLM, customer, account team and other internal stakeholders on the overall testing aspect.

Must have Skills/Experience/Background:

• Internet Protocols: TCP, UDP, IPv4/IPv6
• Domain Knowledge: Service Provider / Enterprise / Cloud
• Networking Protocols: BGP, OSPF/ISIS, ARP, VLANS, MPLS, L3VPN, MC-LAG, LACP, L2VPN, VPLS, Multicast, NGMVPN, EVPN-VXLAN etc
• Test Knowledge: Prepare Test Plans, Test Execution, Understanding of Complex Customer Networks.
• Automation: Experience in automating test cases, ability to debug automation failures, and narrow down software issues from test results and logs. Knowledge in Python / TCL / Go or any other scripting language.
• Expertise in use of networking test equipment like Spirent and Ixia, including automation.
• Should be able to adjust and work in a fast-paced project environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess outstanding problem solving skills in the diagnosis and resolution of customer issues.
• The candidate must be a self-starter, proactive and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics / Compute, or higher degree is desired

15+ years of relevant experience as test engineer in networking domain with strong automation background.

Preferred Qualifications:

JNCIE or equivalent certification