
Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
ACL Digital • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Salary: INR 1,000,000 - INR 2,500,000 / year
**Role & seniority: ** Platform & SD-WAN L2/L3 Protocols Testing Engineer (senior QA/SWE) — 5–15 years
**Location & work type: ** Bangalore; virtual interview (2 rounds) + final F2F at ACL premises in India
**Stack/tools: **
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Python test automation, Pytest / testing frameworks
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Git, VSCode
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AI-assisted coding tools: GitHub Copilot / Codex
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Networking tools: Ixia / Spirent traffic generators, Wireshark protocol analyzer
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Platforms/OS: Linux, virtualization KVM / ESXi
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Cisco enterprise routing platforms: Polaris, IOS-XE
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Debugging: kernel logs, system traces
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Build/support platform software test: development, regression, and automation for routing/switching
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Define quality goals, test scope, and execution plan to meet delivery timelines
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Perform deep-dive L2/L3 validation (e.g., MACsec, Port-Channels, Flow Control, QoS) and troubleshoot/root-cause failures
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Must-have skills:
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Strong TCP/IP and L2–L3 protocols knowledge; 5+ yrs networking and 3+ yrs routing/switching
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Python automation with Pytest/vtest
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Expertise in platform testing: PHY/MAC, datapath/control path, ports, FPGA/ROMMON, hardware/environment functional testing
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SDLC testing skills: requirements analysis, test plan, execution, release validation
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Linux + virtualization (KVM/ESXi), Git proficiency
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Full Description
Dear Candidate,
We are hiring for the position of Platform & Sdwan -L2/L3 Protocols Testing Engineer (Python Automation Testing) at Bangalore. Kindly share and follow the given tracker along with updated resume.
Interested and relevant candidate can share their profiles here (narendra.kumar@acldigital.com)
JD for L2/L3 Protocols Testing Engineer
Experience: 5-15 Years
Job Location: Bangalore
Education: Any technical degree (15 years education B.E./B.Tech)
Interview Process: 2 rounds will be virtual and final round is F2F with any ACL Premises in India.
JD: 1 What You'll Do
We are seeking senior software Q/A engineer to support the routing,switch platform test on Cisco enterprise routing platforms . You will participate on a project team involved in development testing of software on Polaris & IOS-XE based platforms, that may include any of the following list of responsibilities
- · Support the new platform software development test, regression test and automation test across routing platforms
- · Collaborate with other team members to define quality goals, test scope, and execution plan, ensure the on-time delivery of the products with high quality
· Modern Test Practices: Apply modern Test workflows, including AI-assisted coding tools (such as GitHub Copilot or Codex) and integrated development environments like VSCode, to accelerate the development lifecycle and improve code quality. Who You Are · In-Depth knowledge of TCP/IP networking technologies. Experience with L2-L3 network protocols. Minimum 5 years working on networking related area and 3 years’ experience on routing/switching technology area. · Hands-on automation test experience with Python and Pytest/vtest Framework experietise. · M.S. or B.S. in CS/CE/EE/AI/ML and other IT related majors. · Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with expertise in requirements analysis, test plan creation, execution, and release validation. · Extensive hands-on experience in platform testing, PHY/MAC layer validation, and high-speed interface integrity testing, which you will use to validate our Next-Gen engineering platforms. · Demonstrated ability to architect robust test plans and map them to critical platform testing areas, including port validation, Datapath/control path validation, FPGA, ROMMON, and environmental/hardware functional testing (e.g., power supplies, LEDs, fans). · Good technical knowledge and hands-on experience conducting deep-dive testing of MACsec, Port-Channels, Flow Control, and Quality of Service (QoS). · Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills, applying advanced debugging techniques, kernel logs, and system traces. · Solid foundation in Linux operating systems and hands-on experience with virtualization technologies, such as KVM and ESXI. · Hands-on expertise with industry-standard network traffic generators (Ixia, Spirent) and protocol analyzers (Wireshark). · Proficiency in applying Git for source code and version control management.
Preferred Qualifications
- · Industry-recognized certifications such as CCNA,CCNP,CCIE or equivalent.
- · Practical experience working within Agile development methodologies and fast-paced engineering environments.
- Warm Regards,
- Narendra Kumar