Test Automation, CI Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and sustain CI/CD test automation pipelines along with Python test suites for pre-commit pull-request evaluations and weekly regression assessments.

• Automate the provisioning of environments, traffic generation, network diagnostics, and ongoing regression testing across both virtual and physical testbeds.

• Troubleshoot failed executions by examining device, system, and test logs; differentiate between product bugs and issues related to the test suite or environment; and document defects thoroughly.

• Collaborate with development teams to comprehend delivered features and devise appropriate test coverage.

• Enhance test automation as new Routing-area functionalities are introduced.

• Utilize AI-driven root-cause analysis and LLM coding assistants for scripting, log examination, and root-cause identification.

• Facilitate issue resolution with suite owners and development/test engineers through established collaboration channels.

• Oversee physical and virtual testbed environments and allocate resources for test execution.

• Identify, analyze, and rectify flaky tests to ensure pipeline dependability.

• Take ownership of weekly regression runs and manage failure triage across extensive CI/CD pipelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient Python programming abilities with substantial hands-on experience in pytest, PTF (Packet Test Framework), sonic-mgmt, and Ansible.

• Strong foundation in CI/CD engineering and automated test orchestration.

• Comprehensive networking knowledge, particularly in routing (BGP, OSPF, routing tables, VRFs, Layer 3 concepts) and experience with SONiC routers.

• Familiarity with router concepts such as overlay architecture, policies, and IPsec tunnels.

• Proven skills in debugging and troubleshooting, including log reading, CLI-level investigation, and root cause isolation across product, test, and environment layers.

• Experience in collaborating closely with software development teams to translate delivered features into test scenarios.

• Practical experience using AI tools in daily engineering tasks.

• Familiarity with Docker.

• Competence in Linux command-line operations, including shell scripting and command-line utilities.

• Proficient in English (B2+ level).

• Strong knowledge of Git and CI/CD platforms.

• Nice-to-have: practical experience with Golang, C/C++, or Groovy.

• Nice-to-have: experience in SD-WAN.

• Nice-to-have: hands-on experience with router solutions.

• Nice-to-have: understanding of Jenkins and GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines.

• Nice-to-have: experience with physical or virtual network testbeds and virtual routers.

• Nice-to-have: familiarity with formal defect tracking systems.

• Nice-to-have: experience with traffic generators.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and a versatile approach to work: fully remote, in-office, or hybrid options available.

• Opportunities for professional development supported by internal training sessions and a dedicated training budget.

• Comprehensive onboarding process with a practical focus.

• An enjoyable work environment filled with professionals who are passionate about their roles.

• The opportunity to switch projects as desired.