QA Automation Engineer

Role: QA Automation Engineer

Location: Mangalore

Experience Required: 7+ Years

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Python automation, protocol testing, and regression testing in networking/telecom environments. The candidate should have proven hands-on experience in developing automation frameworks, executing complex test scenarios, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end QA solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python & Pytest Framework for testing telecom devices. - Perform functional, regression, and system integration testing (SIT) on Residential Gateway Modems, OLT/ONT, and GPON/XGS-PON. - Validate networking protocols such as DHCP, NAT, DNS, ARP, TCP/IP, UDP, STP, RIP, OSPF. - Execute traffic simulation using Spirent/Ixia to measure scalability and performance. - Configure and test VoIP, parental control, IONT integration, and networking features. - Troubleshoot issues in L2/L3 protocols and automation testbeds. - Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate testing within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins). - Use JIRA for defect reporting, tracking, and documentation. - Technical Skills Required - Automation & Scripting: Python, Pytest Framework. - Networking Protocols: DHCP, NAT, DNS, ARP, TCP/IP, UDP, STP, RIP, OSPF. - Telecom Domain: GPON/XGS-PON, OLT/ONT, Residential Gateways, VoIP. - Testing Tools: Spirent Test Center, Ixia. - CI/CD & Tools: Jenkins, JIRA. - Operating Systems: Linux. - Good to Have - Exposure to VMware and firewall testing. - Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology. - Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills. - Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Instrumentation, or Computer Science. - 4+ years of proven experience in telecom testing or Network or Satellite and automation. - Hands-on experience with Spirent/Ixia for network validation.