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In India, we’re building a platform for innovative delivery and engagement that will strengthen our position as an industry leader. We’ve grown quickly since our inception in 2019, now with offices in Pune and Bangalore\nFocus of the Role\nAs a Network Software Engineering Specialist, you’ll design, develop and execute automated and manual testing across secure access, routing, switching, network management and network appliance platforms.\nYou’ll build maintainable automation frameworks, run end-to-end and regression testing, analyse failures and work with engineering teams to resolve defects and improve release quality.\nKey Responsibilities\nBuild and maintain UI automation using Playwright and JavaScript for Cisco ISE and Secure Access applications.\nDevelop network test automation using Python, pyATS, Selenium and Robot Framework.\nExecute feature and regression testing across Cisco IOS XR, Juniper, F5, Extreme Networks and optical network platforms.\nValidate routing and switching protocols including IS-IS, OSPF, RIP, STP, RSTP, VLAN, ARP and ICMP.\nPerform system integration, platform hardware, security, upgrade, resilience and service-provisioning testing.\nDiagnose automation failures and distinguish between script, environment and product issues.\nRecord test results, raise well-documented defects and work with developers through resolution and regression closure.\nIntegrate automated testing with Jenkins, Bamboo and Git-based workflows.\nPrepare clear test plans, validation scenarios, execution evidence and quality status reports.\nContribute to automation framework standards, code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.\nTechnical Skills\nPython | JavaScript\nPlaywright | pyATS | Selenium | Robot Framework\nCisco IOS XR | Cisco ISE | ASR 9000\nJuniper vSRX/vMX | F5 | Extreme Networks\nIS-IS | OSPF | RIP | STP/RSTP | VLAN | ARP | ICMP\nNETCONF | REST APIs\nNMS and Secure Access testing\nDWDM | OTN | GPON | NG-PON\nJenkins | Bamboo | GitHub | GitLab\nJira | Bugzilla | TMS\nOpenShift | AWS | CI/CD\nEssential Skills & Experience\nDemonstrated experience in network product testing, test automation and defect lifecycle management.\nStrong programming capability in Python, with practical JavaScript automation experience.\nHands-on experience with Playwright, pyATS, Selenium and Robot Framework.\nGood understanding of routing, switching, secure access, NMS and network appliance validation.\nExperience developing and executing automated, regression and system integration test suites.\nAbility to troubleshoot complex failures using logs, test evidence and repeatable validation methods.\nExperience integrating automated tests with Jenkins, Bamboo and Git-based development workflows.\nStrong documentation, analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.\nAn engineering qualification in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications or a related discipline is highly desirable.\nExposure to AWS, OpenShift, APIs, NETCONF and cloud-native testing is advantageous.\nIf you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!\nAs part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).\nWhen you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. \nAs part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.\nWe work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.\nWe are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. 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