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 clear 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 .
Robust 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 (Vasanth Nagar)
🏢 TekIT Software Solutions (India & USA
📍 Vasanth Nagar