QA Automation Developer II, SASE Platform

Role Overview:

As a QA Engineer, you will be instrumental in the maintaining quality of our security cloud platform. Working closely with the teams, you will help build automation/manual test suites which will enable enterprise-grade connectivity. This position demands good knowledge of cloud-based containers, networking protocols. Your primary responsibilities will include development and testing of Automation/Manual Test cases for both control-plane and data-plane software Proficiency in Linux packet flow is essential.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of security, networking, and cloud technologies, making a significant contribution to robust enterprise infrastructure. This is an onsite role based in the Bangalore, India office, requiring presence 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design and Execute: Design and execute manual/automated test suites for all cybersecurity features.

· Collaboration: Partner with PLM and Development teams to design test suites/cases and strategies. Work with cross functional teams to take the features from testing to release.

· Development: Interact with other team members to ensure efficient and high-quality feature releases.

· Automation: Use AI tools to automate the testing as much as possible so that the testing repetition can be avoided.

· System Optimization: Identify and implement improvements focused on scalability and performance of the existing system.

· Release Planning: Participate in seamless, reliable release process to deliver new features to customers effectively.

Required Qualifications:

· Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.

· Professional Experience: 1 – 3 years of hands-on experience in the automation/manual QA testing of large-scale cloud deployments.

· Cloud & Infrastructure Expertise: Good experience in cloud environments using Kubernetes (K8s), VMs, Docker. Expertise in persistent, multi-cluster database.

· Programming & Scripting Skills: Java or Python, Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Postman, REST Assured, TestNG, JUnit, PyTest, Cypress,TypeScript

· API & Integration: Good experience in integrating with third-party tools and services. Proficient in REST APIs, Open APIs, and API authentication mechanisms.

· Tooling & Automation: Proficient with automation tools and frameworks. Experience with AI-based systems, Wireshark, Git, Jira, and intelligent IDEs.

· Customer-Centric Mindset: Demonstrated experience in customer-driven innovation and market-oriented product development.

Preferred Qualifications (optional):

· Experience with Cyber Security concepts and tools

· Experience in networking concepts such as Routing, Docker Networking, NAT/NPT, IPv6, Firewalls

Company Statement/Values:  

At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.  

We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture. 

We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity. 

NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.