SW QA Engineer 2
Key Skills for This Role
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Must-have:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in ECE, Computer Science, or EEE with strong academic performance, along with 3+ years of experience in embedded optical network element system testing (OTN, Ethernet, GMPLS, DWDM, NBI interfaces such as CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, and system security)
- Proficiency in test planning, execution, and defect tracking using standard configuration and test management tools
- Strong programming skills in Python (or a similar language) for developing and maintaining test automation frameworks
- Hands-on experience with NBI interfaces (CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC) in embedded system environments
- Familiarity with testing microservices and container-based applications, along with experience in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Git
Nice-to-have:
- Understanding of system control plane concepts and working knowledge of L2/L3 networking products is an added advantage
- Familiarity with testing microservices and container-based applications, along with experience in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Git
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of comprehensive test plans for Layer 0 (DWDM) and Layer 1 (OTN, Ethernet) across Long Haul, DCI, and Metro optical systems
- Execute protocol-based testing across L0 and L1 features, including (but not limited to) FCAPS, NBI automation, and system security
- Participate actively in the system development lifecycle by understanding requirements and translating them into detailed, effective test plans
- Support the evaluation and qualification of next-generation operating systems aligned with modern architectures such as microservices and containerization
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to prioritize test scenarios based on customer needs and enable faster feature delivery
- Design and implement automated test scenarios using standard programming tools to enable scalable, repeatable test execution
- Drive continuous testing practices to strengthen system reliability and product quality
- Take ownership of product qualification deliverables, demonstrating accountability and a proactive, self-driven approach
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