QA Engineer – Network Testing

Experience: 3+ Years

Role: QA Engineer – Manual / Network Testing

About the Role

We are looking for a QA Engineer with strong manual testing experience and good networking fundamentals . The ideal candidate should understand the OSI and TCP/IP models and have hands-on experience testing network-based applications, routers, switches, VLANs, and L2/L3 networking features.

You will work closely with Development, Product, and Network Engineering teams to validate features, analyze network behavior, identify defects, and ensure product quality within an Agile environment .

Key Responsibilities

- Analyze requirements and create test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for network-based applications and features.
- Perform manual functional, regression, integration, sanity, and system testing .
- Test network functionality involving routers, switches, VLANs, L2 switching, and L3 routing .
- Apply OSI and TCP/IP model knowledge to troubleshoot and isolate issues across network layers.
- Validate VLAN segmentation, L2 switching, L3 routing, and network traffic behavior .
- Test and validate IPv4/IPv6 functionality and network connectivity.
- Analyze network traffic and troubleshoot issues using tools such as Ping, Traceroute, Wireshark/TCPDump , where applicable.
- Log, track, and manage defects using Jira, Zoho, or equivalent defect-tracking tools .
- Provide explicit defect details including reproduction steps, severity, impact, and supporting evidence .
- Participate in Agile ceremonies , including sprint planning,



daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with developers and product owners to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Maintain test documentation, traceability matrices, test execution reports, and defect reports .
- Communicate testing progress, defect status, quality risks, and release readiness to stakeholders.

Required Skills

- 3+ years of experience in QA / Software Testing .
- Strong hands-on experience in Manual Testing .
- Good understanding of Functional, Regression, Integration, Sanity, and System Testing .
- Strong knowledge of OSI and TCP/IP networking models .
- Hands-on knowledge of:
- Routers & Switches
- VLAN / VLAN Segmentation
- L2 Switching
- L3 Routing
- IPv4 & IPv6
- TCP/IP
- Network Traffic Analysis / Behavior Validation
- Experience with Test Cases, Test Plans, Test Scenarios, and Test Execution .
- Experience with Jira, Zoho, or similar defect-tracking tools .
- Good debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment .

Good to Have

- Basic Python scripting for test automation or network validation.
- Exposure to Selenium or other automation frameworks.
- Experience with firewall rule validation and security policy testing .
- Knowledge of NAT, DHCP, DNS, ACLs, VPN, or other networking concepts .
- Exposure to Wireshark, TCPDump, Ping, Traceroute , or similar network troubleshooting tools.
- Willingness to upskill in network automation and Python-based testing .

📌 Network QA Engineer –/Testing (India)
🏢 TekIT Software Solutions (India & USA
📍 India