Sr. Network Test Engineer:24-01259

Primary Skills : Network Test and Automation, Scripting, Lxia and Spirent , Cloud, Linux, Devops

Contract Type : W2

Duration : Long Term

Location : San Jose, CA

Pay Range : $55.00 - $57.00 per hour

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a fast-paced multifaceted environment. You are a dedicated self-starter who demonstrates flexibility and resiliency.
• Possess proven expertise in the following technical domains such as platform and network design, testing, and troubleshooting, particularly within expansive data center and cloud environments.
• Proficient in one or more of the following areas : Data center switching and top-of-rack solutions, software-defined networking (SDN), networking frameworks and monitoring, routing protocols, quality of service (QoS), and different aspects of network infrastructure, such as security, virtualization, and storage protocols.
• Familiarity with programmable accelerated data-planes featuring NPUs, DPUs, Smart NICs, and FPGAs is advantageous. You have previous experience aiding with customers of Tier 1 enterprises, cloud services, server, storage, and / or networking OEMs.

You occupy a strong knowledge and understanding of hyper-scaler infrastructures at Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS, encompassing switching, routing, and services.

Technical focal point for Test architecture, Test Planning, Test Automation, Quality, and Performance. As the technical expert, you will collaborate with Open-Source communities, working with high-touch customers, debugging, and solving their technical challenges.

Develop strategies and implement solutions to test and help optimize the performance which includes NPUs, DPUs and Software.

Working alongside multi-functional teams, your responsibilities will include scaling and fortifying operations, as well as improving strategies and configurations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or college. 10+ years of proven experience in Software Testing, DevOps, or Automation.

Experience in Deployment, System Architecture, and / or Field Application Engineering.

• Experience building network and test automation. Proficiency configuring, debugging networking systems, and solutions.
• Proficiency in scripting languages including Python. Deep knowledge of routing, systems, and networking protocols, including L2, L3, and L4.

Proficiency in Automation using Python, Golang, or similar languages.

Familiarity with Storage Networking technologies, particularly NVMe / TCP, for efficient data storage and retrieval. Solid understanding of Linux / Unix environments and tools such as Ixia and Spirent.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience working with test frameworks, traffic generators (commercial & open source) like KeySight / Spirent / SONiC test suites.
• Exposure network operating systems, preferably SONiC, SONiC Mgmt Test Suites.
• Knowledge of control & data plane technologies including L2, L3, VXLAN, and Services (MacSec / IPsec / VPNs, NAT, Firewalls, LB, SDWan, Application Proxies, Service Chaining).

Familiarity with VMware and OpenStack.

GIT, Jira, Jenkins, and CI / CD pipeline tools.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a positive work environment.

Voted the #1 Best Place to Work in Silicon Valley (2023) and a Glassdoor Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022), Akraya prioritizes a culture of inclusivity and fosters a sense of belonging for all team members.

We are staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, and our industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space.

Let us lead you to your dream career, join Akraya today!