Python Automation

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Skills: Python
Experience: 2-5yrs
Location: Bangalore

Job Title: Automation Test Engineer (Python)
Experience: 2-5 years
Location: Bangalore (Hybrid - 2 Days in Office: Monday & Wednesday, 3 Days Remote)
**Job Description**:

- We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Automation Test Engineer proficient in

Python. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the stability and reliability of our software
products by developing and executing automated tests, identifying and triaging failures,
reporting issues and helping defects.

to learn new technologies, should have excellent collaboration skills and be proactive to work
closely with cross-functional teams including Developers/System Test Leads to ensure a
smooth and efficient testing process.
Key Responsibilities:

- Automation Testing:

- Design, develop, and maintain automated tests using Python and relevant testing

frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest, Selenium, etc.).
- Execute automated tests across multiple releases and environments, ensuring all defects

are identified and logged.
- Analyze test results and investigate failures, take ownership of triaging to

characterize environmental or setup failures from actual software defects
- Collaborate with test leaders and with developers to identify root causes and

provide solutions.
- Collaboration & Cross-Functional Communication:

- Actively collaborate with developers, product owners and other stakeholders to

understand product features and requirements.
- Participate in meetings to align on priorities, timelines, and quality expectations.
- Provide clear and actionable feedback to developers and other team members to

ensure smooth resolution of issues.
- Test Documentation & Reporting:

- Maintain detailed test cases, test scripts, and test logs to track test progress and

outcomes.
- Communicate testing status, risks, and results clearly to the team and

management, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Requirements:

- Technical Skills:

- Strong proficiency in Python and experience with Python-based test automation tools

and libraries (e.g., pytest, unittest, Selenium, Robot Framework, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD integration.
- Experience with version control systems, such as Git, and familiarity with

branching, merging, and pull requests.
- Basic knowledge of dockers & Containers
- Basic knowledge of linux commands.
- Self-driven and an ability to learn new technologies on the go with the right

guidance and mentorship.
- Strongly Preferred - Sonic & Networking Knowledge:

- Understanding of networking concepts is preferred:

- L2 and L3 forwarding concepts, such as ARP, Layer Aggregation/Link

Aggregation Protocol (LAG/LACP), and Static Routing.
- Basic understanding of Routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First

(OSPF) or Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
- Familiarity with Sonic (e.g., Sonic the open-source network operating system),

network configurations, and related testing techniques.
- Collaboration Skills:

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a

collaborative team environment.
- Maintaining open communication with all stakeholders.
- Demonstrating a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
- Problem-Solving &