Principal Solution Test Engineer 10383 - Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing- Python |Data Center Networking

Job description

**Role Overview:** **Experience:** 13-20 Years **Role**: PRINCIPAL QA SW ENGINEER We are seeking a highly skilled **Solution Test Engineer** to validate end-to-end solutions across modern **data center and 5G networking environments**. This role combines **manual and automated testing**, ensuring high-quality delivery of IP fabric-based solutions through robust validation frameworks developed in **Python and Go (Golang)**. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for complex networking solutions (L2/L3, IP Fabric, EVPN/VXLAN) - Validate 5G and data center architectures, including integration, scalability, and performance testing - Build and maintain **automation frameworks** using Python and Golang - Perform manual testing for new features, exploratory validation, and edge-case scenarios - Develop end-to-end solution validation, including interoperability and system-level testing - Automate regression, functional, and performance test suites - Troubleshoot and debug issues across network, system, and application layers - Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams to ensure high-quality releases - Analyze logs, packet captures, and system behavior to identify root cause issues - Support CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing strategy. **Required Skills** **Technical** - Strong programming skills in: - **Python (must-have)** - **Golang (preferred / strong plus)** - Solid understanding of: - **Data center networking (Leaf-Spine, IP Fabric, Clos architectures)** - **Protocols: BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, TCP/IP** - Experience in 5G technologies (Core, RAN, or transport network validation) - Hands-on experience with: - **Test automation frameworks** - **Linux systems and scripting** - Proficiency in: - Packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) - Debugging distributed systems and network issues. **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) - Exposure to cloud-native and container environments (Kubernetes, Docker) - Knowledge of network virtualization and SDN - Familiarity with test frameworks (pytest, Robot Framework, custom frameworks) - Understanding of telecom standards and 5G architecture