Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Automation Testing
First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Extreme Networks scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the Role :
Extreme Networks, Inc. is setting a new standard for superior customer experience by delivering network-powered innovation and market-leading service and support. The SQA Engineer will be an individual contributor partnering with Engineering, Services, and Field teams to build and validate products for high-end customer deployments.
Responsibilities :
- Participate in the full product lifecycle from design and development to deployment.
- Write test strategies, test plans, and develop automated test frameworks, tools, and scripts.
- Cover functional, performance, and scalability aspects of platform and software solution validation.
- Build robust, maintainable test automation infrastructure and test suites.
Requirements :
- B.E./B.Tech in CS/ECE/TCE/EEE or MS in Computer Science/Application/Engineering.
- 2-4 years of relevant industry experience in Telecom/Data Networking and Network Security.
- 2+ years of hands-on test automation experience using modern frameworks.
Tech Stack & Skills :
- Networking : L2/L3 features (TCP/IP, VLAN, STP, IPv4/IPv6), Network Security (AAA, IPSec, Firewalls), and Monitoring (SNMP, Netflow).
- Automation : Proficiency in Python/Golang, Shell scripting, Selenium, API testing (Postman), and Load testing (JMeter).
- Tools : Traffic Generators (Ixia/Spirent), Network debugging (Wireshark), and Virtualization (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V).
Added Advantages :
- Certifications : ISTQB, Cloud Practitioner, Network+, CWNA, or CCNA.
- Experience with AI-assisted test-case generation.
Skills
Software Quality Assurance, Testing, Test Strategy, Functional Testing, Automation Testing, Performance Testing, Network Testing, Software Testing Tools, Python, API Testing, Load Testing