Test Engineer SonicOS (Firewall QA & Automation)
Perform functional, system, regression, and verification testing for SonicOS features and releases.
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and automated test scripts.
- Convert manual regression test cases into automation to improve coverage and execution efficiency.
- Develop test plans, test scenarios, and detailed test cases aligned with product requirements.
- Validate bug fixes and perform end-to-end workflow testing.
- Analyze failures, support root cause analysis, and collaborate with developers for issue resolution.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, defect triage, and release sign-offs.
- Contribute to quality metrics, test reports, and defect escape analysis.
- Support and mentor junior QA engineers when required.
Networking & Firewall Domain
- Strong fundamentals in networking concepts:
- TCP/IP, Routing, NAT, VLANs
- Firewall policies and security concepts
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- Hands-on experience in firewall/security testing, such as:
- VPN (IPSec/SSL VPN)
- DPI / Application Control
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
- Gateway Anti-Virus
- Geo-IP filtering
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Automation & Programming
- Experience with automation tools/frameworks:
- Playwright / Selenium / PyTest / Robot Framework
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- Programming or scripting experience in Python or JavaScript .
Systems & Debugging
- Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments .
- Experience analyzing logs and packet captures using tcpdump and Wireshark .
- Experience with defect tracking tools (JIRA or equivalent).
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git pipelines).
- Familiarity with AI-assisted tools for testing or productivity improvement.
Good to Have
- Experience setting up QA labs or networking test infrastructure.
- Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
- Experience reproducing customer issues or supporting field escalations.
- Strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Ownership mindset with attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced Agile environments.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related engineering discipline.
