Software Engineer 3- Product Delivery Testing (Layer 3 Protocol and Automation)

At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, execute, and maintain automated and manual test cases to validate the performance and functionality of routing protocols like OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and Segment Routing.
• Leverage Python to build and improve test automation frameworks, making testing more efficient and scalable.
• Investigate and debug network issues, performing root cause analysis and resolving complex networking problems.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and other QA engineers, to design test plans, environments, and tools.
• Document and communicate test results, including detailed bug reports and feedback to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements in testing and automation to improve efficiency and product quality.
  
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• Automation Expertise: Strong experience in automation, preferably with Python. Knowledge of automation frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework, Pytest) is a plus.
• Routing Protocols: Deep knowledge of Layer-2 and Layer-3 protocols, including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and Segment Routing. Experience testing, validating, and debugging these protocols is essential.
• Debugging: Strong debugging skills and experience troubleshooting complex networking issues. Ability to quickly isolate issues in a multi-vendor environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to clearly explain technical issues and progress to both technical and non-technical teams.
  
  

About Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bengaluru, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected. We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people. The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work. At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world.

At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together. If you think you have what it takes, but do not necessarily check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to speak with you.

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