Python QA Networking

Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Department
- IT Software Development Test Engineering
- Job posted on
- Mar 06, 2025
- Employment type
- Full Time Employee
- Job Title: Automation Test Engineer (Python)
- Experience: 2-5 years
- Location: Bangalore (Hybrid - 2 Days in Office: Monday & Wednesday, 3 Days
- Remote)
- 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.
- willing 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
- characterise 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 & Analytical Skills:

- Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to think critically
- to solve complex testing challenges.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and provide clear, actionable feedback.
- Experience:

- 2+ years of experience in Automation testing and test automation with a focus on
- Python.