Solutions Automation engineer
hpe
Job Description
Network and system expertise
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Configure and validate routing topologies using BGP, OSPF, and policy-based routing for seamless network integration.
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Diagnose and troubleshoot network or platform issues identified through monitoring and testing.
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Develop and execute performance, scalability, and regression tests for end-to-end validation.
Automation and infrastructure
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Design, develop, and automate solution tests to replicate real-world SD-WAN scenarios using Python, Robot, Ansible, and Terraform.
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Build and maintain scalable test environments using AWS, OpenStack, KVM, and similar platforms.
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Automate traffic generation (Spirent, Cyberflood, iPerf, or similar tools) to validate throughput, resiliency, and failover across complex topologies.
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Contribute to continuous integration infrastructure (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and implement test monitoring and reporting standards.
Collaboration and quality
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Mentor junior engineers and help define best practices for automation and test quality.
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Participate in design and code reviews to ensure testability and reliability are built in from the start.
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Partner with development and support teams to reproduce and resolve customer-reported issues.
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Identify and drive continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and efficiency.
What you need to bring:
Required
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B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
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7+ years of experience in software testing or development in networking or SD-WAN domains.
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Strong proficiency in Python and experience with automation frameworks (Robot, Ansible, Terraform).
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In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and SD-WAN data communications.
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Experience developing and testing on Linux systems.
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and monitoring tools.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex distributed systems.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort collaborating across global, cross-functional teams.
Preferred
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Experience with network performance tools (Spirent, Cyberflood, IXIA, iPerf).
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Familiarity with hybrid WAN environments and large-scale customer topology simulations.
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Knowledge of SD-WAN controllers, overlay networks, and tunnel orchestration.
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Experience with Agile and test-driven development processes.
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Exposure to AI-driven or telemetry-based network assurance systems.