L2/L3 Protocol Test Engineer

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Job Family Definition:

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions include applying intermediate level of subject matter expertise to solve common technical problems. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and recommendations for appropriate action. Works independently within an established framework and with moderate supervision.

What you'll do:

• Develop, execute and automate comprehensive feature test plans for Layer 2/Layer 3 networking protocols (e.g. STP, RSTP, MSTP, VRRP, MC-LAG, LACP, L2PT, LLDP, VPLS, EVPN, OSPF, ISIS, BGP, and MACSEC), based on detailed feature requirements.
• Design and improve test automation frameworks by creating new automation libraries and implementing complex automation algorithms to enhance test efficiency and coverage.
• Utilise strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues discovered during testing, ensuring timely identification of root causes.
• Implement and execute test cases, including developing automated test scripts (using Python PyTest and Robot Framework) to streamline repetitive testing tasks.
• Use networking test equipment (e.g. Spirent, Ixia) to generate traffic and validate performance, including automating these tools for comprehensive test coverage.
• Report on testing progress and outcomes through clear documentation and regular status updates.
• Handle critical customer queries and escalations, working quickly to reproduce issues and assist in resolving them to maintain customer satisfaction.

What you need to bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Typically 1-3 years experience.
• In-depth knowledge of switches, routers, and IP networking fundamentals.
• Specialisation in one or more of the following areas: 
  • Layer 2: Mastery of service provider, data centre, and switching technologies – including STP/RSTP/MSTP, VRRP, MCLAG, LACP, L2PT, LLDP, VPLS, and MACSEC.
  • Layer 3: Expertise in routing protocols and MPLS – including OSPF, ISIS, BGP, and MPLS.
  • Quality of Service & Security: In-depth understanding of Class of Service (CoS) mechanisms and firewall/ACL configurations.
  • Hardware & Multicast: Familiarity with Broadcom Packet Forwarding Engine (PFE) architecture and multicast networking (including multicast snooping).
  • Virtual Networking: Hands-on experience with EVPN technologies (EVPN-MPLS and EVPN-VXLAN) and VPLS services.
  • Test tools: Experience with networking test equipment (Spirent, Ixia) and the ability to automate testing using these tools.

Accessibility

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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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