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Senior QA SW ENGINEER 10381- Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing- Python |Data Center Networking

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Full time Hybrid
Experience
5–10 years
Location
Chennai
Work mode
Hybrid
Salary
₹10L – ₹24L a year estimatetypical for IT Jobs in India, 810 posts
Posted 2 months ago Last checked 2 hr ago

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Role at a glance

You will
  • 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
  • automation frameworks using Python and Golang
Experience
5–10 years
Must-have skills
DockerKubernetesLinuxPyTestPythonTest Automation
Work mode
Hybrid

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Job description

Location: Chennai, India
Department: Products

Role Overview:

Experience: 5-10 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

Key skills

Required

DockerKubernetesLinuxPyTestPythonTest Automation

Preferred

Go

Job market insights

75active Docker jobs in Chennai
91active Kubernetes jobs in Chennai
58active Linux jobs in Chennai
₹10L – ₹24L advertised yearly salary for IT Jobs in India (middle half of 810 posts that show a salary; median ₹17L)
37 more open jobs at Extreme Networks

Most IT Jobs posts in Chennai ask for 3–6 years of experience (44% of 563 that say).

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Questions about this job

What is the salary for this Senior QA SW ENGINEER 10381- Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing- Python |Data Center Networking job?

The post does not state the pay. As an estimate, comparable posts on CoreHRx advertise ₹10L – ₹24L a year (typical for IT Jobs in India, 810 posts).

How much experience does this job need?

The post asks for 5–10 Yrs experience.

Where is this job based?

In Chennai (hybrid).

What kind of job is this?

It is a full time job.

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