Automation Engineer IV

Job TitleDatacenter Product Introductions team is looking to scale its test automation and CI/CD coverage to keep pace with NPIs. We are hiring contractors to expand test and automation for solutions involving BGP++, Open/R, Fabrics, Switches and Optics.ResponsibilitiesTest and automate end-to-end network test cases (control-plane, data-plane, performance, stress/soak) using the inhouse test framework used by DNE team. Build and run traffic-generation tests with Ixia/Keysight in lab environments. Convert qualification test plans into automated, repeatable suites and onboard them as CI/CD conveyor nodes (DC/BB push pipelines) that gate releases. Triage test failures for flakiness vs. legitimate regressions; file and track issues to the appropriate on call. Maintain and improve existing automation, test configs, and lab tooling; Collaborate with Netcastle (lab infra), Routing, and FBOSS XFN partners to unblock coverage.Required Qualifications3+ years in software/network test automation or QA engineering. Strong Python (test frameworks, scripting, debugging). Req Intake Template Hands-on networking fundamentals: BGP, routing/forwarding, L2/L3, data-plane vs. control-plane concepts. Experience with traffic generators (Ixia, Keysight, or equivalent). CI/CD pipeline experience and comfort working in a Linux environment with source control.Candidate Requirements Must-Have HARD Skills1 5-8+ years in software/network test automation or QA engineering. 2 Strong Python (test frameworks, scripting, debugging). 3 Hands-on networking fundamentals: BGP, routing/forwarding, L2/L3, data-plane vs. control-plane concepts. 4 CI/CD pipeline experience and comfort working in a Linux environment with source control. Experience with traffic generators (Ixia, Keysight, or equivalent).Nice-to-have Skills1 Exposure to Open/R, BGP, ECMP/UCMP, or large-scale DC fabric topologies. 2 Experience qualifying network hardware/optics or vendor NOS (e.g., Arista EOS). 3 Familiarity with lab automation, device provisioning, or scale/performance testing.Years of Experience:5-7 years in software/network test automation or QA engineering.Degrees/Certifications Required:Bachelors of Science or network engineeringPreferredExposure to Open/R, BGP, ECMP/UCMP, or large-scale DC fabric topologies. Experience qualifying network hardware/optics or vendor NOS (e.g., Arista EOS). Familiarity with lab automation, device provisioning, or scale/performance testing.How Will Performance Be Measured?Timely delivery of work Quality of workInterview ProcessHow many rounds of interviews? Who will be conducting each round? 3 rounds Types of Interviews (behavioral, technical, presentation, etc.)EEO:"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."