Senior Engineer- Solution Validation
MistThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
What you will do :
- Own end-to-end testing of customer network deployments, including design, development, implementation, and reporting, following best practices within HPE Juniper’s automation framework.
- Understand software features and develop comprehensive test strategies aligned with customer solution certification requirements.
- Design, develop, and deliver automated test scripts using agile methodologies and modern automation techniques.
- Leverage AI tools, technologies, LLMs, and intelligent agents to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design and execute functional, scale, and performance test scenarios.
- Partner with Development, Functional, and System Test teams to analyze test coverage, identify gaps, and drive improvements.
- Automate, execute, and maintain test cases to ensure consistent and scalable validation.
- Develop detailed test plans tailored to customer-specific network architectures and design requirements.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and document software defects, working closely with engineering teams to drive timely resolution.
- Participate in customer design discussions and information-gathering workshops to understand network architectures and technical needs.
- Generate clear and concise reports on test progress, results, and defect tracking for stakeholders.
- Collaborate across geographically distributed teams, including architects and leadership, to drive alignment and execution.
- Identify emerging technologies and customer use cases, contributing ideas to enhance product quality and solution offerings.
- Reproduce customer-reported issues, perform root cause analysis, and support corrective actions.
What you will bring :
.Bachelor’s, Master’s, or M.Tech degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience in networking with strong domain expertise.
Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation.
In-depth knowledge of networking technologies and protocols, including Ethernet, OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, L2/L3 VPNs, IP-in-IP, LACP, and EVPN-VXLAN.
Strong understanding of core Internet protocols such as TCP, UDP, and both IPv4 and IPv6.
Solid testing experience, including test plan development, execution strategies, and validation of complex customer network environments.
Hands-on experience in test automation, including execution, failure analysis, and debugging using logs and test results.
Experience with networking test equipment such as Spirent and Ixia, including automation capabilities.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
Self-driven, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in customer issue diagnosis and resolution.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Broad understanding of cloud infrastructure, core networking systems, and WAN technologies.
- Proficiency in setting up test environments for feature validation, end-to-end solutions, and performance testing.
Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Robot Framework.
Exposure to AI tools, technologies, LLMs, and intelligent agents.
Strong experience in configuring and managing networking devices, including routers and switches.
Ability to author detailed test plans and develop robust automation scripts.
Familiarity with automation tools and languages such as Python, Perl, Robot Framework, and Go.
Experience with traffic generation and simulation tools like Ixia and Spirent.
Prior hands-on experience with the JUNOS operating system is a strong advantage.
Networking certifications (e.g., JNCIE or equivalent) are highly desirable.
Additional Skills:
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
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