Principal Solution Test Engineer 10383 - Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing- Python |Data Center Networking

Extreme Networks
Bengaluru
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 13-20 yearsSkills: []

Validate end-to-end networking solutions across data center and 5G environments by designing and executing test plans for L2/L3, IP Fabric, and EVPN/VXLAN. Build and maintain automation frameworks using Python and Go, covering regression, functional, and performance testing. Perform manual and exploratory testing, troubleshoot issues across network/system/application layers, and analyze logs and packet captures to identify root causes. Support CI/CD and continuous testing.

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Principal Solution Test Engineer 10383 - Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing- Python |Data Center Networking

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Job Summary

Validate end-to-end networking solutions across data center and 5G environments by designing and executing test plans for L2/L3, IP Fabric, and EVPN/VXLAN. Build and maintain automation frameworks using Python and Go, covering regression, functional, and performance testing. Perform manual and exploratory testing, troubleshoot issues across network/system/application layers, and analyze logs and packet captures to identify root causes. Support CI/CD and continuous testing.
Location: Bengaluru
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for L2/L3, IP Fabric, and EVPN/VXLAN networking solutions.
  • •Validate 5G and data center architectures, including integration, scalability, and performance testing.
  • •Build and maintain automation frameworks using Python and Golang, and automate regression, functional, and performance test suites.
  • •Perform manual testing for new features, exploratory validation, and edge-case scenarios.
  • •Troubleshoot and debug issues across network, system, and application layers using logs and packet captures; support CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing.

Key Requirements

  • •13-20 years of experience in solution/network testing for data center and 5G environments.
  • •Strong programming skills in Python (must-have) and Golang (preferred/strong plus).
  • •Deep understanding of data center networking (Leaf-Spine, IP Fabric, Clos) and protocols (BGP, EVPN, VXLAN, TCP/IP).
  • •Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks, Linux systems, and scripting.
  • •Proficiency with packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) and debugging distributed systems and network issues.
Experience:13-20 yearsData center networking5GNetwork testingIP fabricEVPN/VXLAN
Tech Stack:PythonGolangGoLinuxWiresharkTcpdumpJenkinsGitLab CIKubernetesDockerPytestRobot FrameworkCI/CDEVPNVXLANBGPTCP/IP

Company Brief

Extreme Networks
Provides wired and wireless network infrastructure, cloud-driven network management, and analytics for enterprises and service providers, delivering switching, routing, security, and access solutions.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1996
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