Role Overview :

Experience : 13 to 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 :

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Technical :

- Robust programming skills in Python (must-have) and Golang (preferred / strong plus).
- Solid understanding of data center networking (Leaf-Spine, IP Fabric, Clos architectures) and protocols including BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, and TCP/IP.
- Experience in 5G technologies (Core, RAN, or transport network validation).
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and Linux systems and scripting.
- Proficiency in packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) and 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.

📌 Extreme Networks - Principal Quality Assurance Engineer - Python (India)
🏢 Extreme Networks
📍 India