63414P-Software Engineer 4

Key Responsibilities:

1. Testing & Automation:
   • Design, develop, and implement end-to-end testing based on best practices.
   • Deliver automated test scripts using agile methodologies and advanced techniques.
   • Validate functional, scale, and performance tests across technologies on networking products.
2. Customer Solution Alignment:
   • Understand and develop test strategies based on software functional specifications and customer certification processes.
   • Collaborate with product development and architecture teams to align testing with customer network priorities.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
   • Work with geographically distributed teams and diverse cross-functional groups to execute test scenarios.
   • Foster relationships with senior leadership to align business objectives with project outcomes.
4. Problem-Solving & Issue Replication:
   • Analyze and troubleshoot software issues identified during test executions.
   • Replicate and resolve customer-found issues, providing root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
5. Innovation & POC:
   • Provide proof of concepts (POCs) for customer use-case scenarios to demonstrate feasibility.
   • Highlight emerging technologies and brainstorm enhancements for product deliverables.

Tools & Technologies:

• Networking Expertise: Strong understanding of protocols like OSPF, BGP, MPLS, EVPN-VXLAN, L2VPN,  etc.
• Automation Proficiency: Advanced skills in Python, Linux, and automated test execution tools.
• Test Equipment: Hands-on expertise with Spirent, Ixia, and their automation tools.
• Domain Knowledge: Datacenter, Service Provider, and Enterprise environments.
• Networking Concepts: CLOS Architecture, High Availability, Multicast, Layer 2/3 Technologies, TCP/IP .

Preferred Qualifications:

• For non-Juniper candidates: JNCIP or equivalent certifications from Cisco/Arista in Datacenter/Service Provider domains.
• For Juniper-experienced candidates (3+ years): JNCIS or higher certifications.

This role requires a self-starter with excellent problem-solving, communication, and multitasking skills, making it a critical contributor to customer-centric, technology-driven outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4–7+ years of relevant experience.