
Summary
We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with in-depth Linux knowledge, a deep understanding of networking protocols, and a perfect knowledge of Python language.
In this position you will be a part of a new experienced team, enabling SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) OS support on top of SAI (Switch Abstraction Interface) for a new router product. SONiC is a highly innovative product and currently the world’s most popular open-source network OS. The goal of our project is also to harden both SAI and the SONiC-based products and ensure their highest quality.
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will be working directly with the Customer as a member of the team responsible for development, integration, product support and hardening activities.
You will join a collaborative environment with open, transparent communication, well-established processes, a minimum of formalities and a maximum of trust.
Project Definition
There is a community-driven test suite available for SONiC. The verification team's goal is to build a test environment and extend test coverage for switch/router products. The test part of the project extends from the development of the test environment, test strategy and test plan to the actual testing. On this project, you will work with various technologies – Python3, Bash, Linux, Docker – as well as the physical hardware.
Client Profile
Our customer is a leading global networking equipment, software and switching ASIC (chip) vendor, based in the U.S. Their networking products enable end-to-end solutions for data center, ISP/Telecom and enterprise clients.
Responsibilities
Enable regular quality evaluation for networking products by building and maintenance of stable test environment
Extend test coverage for new features of the product
SONiC/SAI software testing for a set of platforms
Analyze requirements and Test Plan/ Test Cases documents
Run test regressions for the product line and maintain test results documentation to assist in debugging and modification of software
Implement new test suites and test cases to extend regression coverage for new product features and protocols
Develop, modify and execute software test plans, automated scripts and testing programs
Develop handy tools and scripts to automate build and test environments
Assist the engineering team with issues build, troubleshooting of build dependencies and incremental build differences
Maintain and support system and tools necessary to build, integrate and test a software system
Requirements
Test automation experience (Python/Ansible)
In-depth Linux knowledge and strong Linux troubleshooting skills
Deep understanding of networking protocols (Layer 2 or Layer 3 networking protocols implementation, TCP sockets programming)
5+ years of commercial experience in Software Testing
Knowledge of technical English at Intermediate level and higher
Would be a plus
Experience with SAI/SONiC implementation and integration
Experience with NOS products testing
Knowledge of Ansible
Experience with Embedded Application Development domain;
Experience with Linux networking
Experience with virtualization/containerization technologies
Good understanding of CI/CD processes
About PLVision
We are a software R&D firm, specializing in solutions for Computer Networking, Embedded Systems, and the Internet of Things Connectivity, that operates on the global market since 2007.
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