Lead Engineer Testing

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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
In-Office
Senior level
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The Role
Lead Engineer Testing is responsible for extensive network protocol testing, developing CI/CD pipelines, integrating AI tools, and mentoring junior team members.
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Welcome!

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!
Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can.   Continued success depends on it!  Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!
Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

Network & Protocol Testing

  • Perform detailed functional, regression, and performance testing for L2/L3 networking protocols such as VLAN, STP, PPPoE, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6 Routing (OSPF, BGP), QoS, multicast, etc.

  • Validate broadband access technologies including DSL, GPON/FTTH, ONT/OLT interactions, service provisioning, TR-069, and management interfaces.

  • Execute interoperability and compliance testing with various network elements and vendor devices.

Test Automation & CI/CD

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines that automate build, test, analysis, and reporting stages.

  • Integrate test automation frameworks and scripting tools (Python, Robot Framework, Shell scripts, etc.) into continuous delivery workflows.

  • Troubleshoot pipeline failures, environment issues, and enhance pipeline robustness.

AI & Generative AI Integration

  • Utilize AI-based QA tools for log analysis, defect prediction, intelligent test case selection, and automated reporting.

  • Implement or integrate Generative AI tools for creating test scenarios, documentation, data generation, and developer/tester productivity enhancement.

  • Evaluate new AI solutions and propose improvements to accelerate the testing lifecycle.

Test Planning & Execution

  • Prepare detailed test plans, test strategies, and traceability matrices based on product requirements.

  • Identify gaps in requirements and provide constructive feedback to product and development teams.

  • Analyze defects, perform RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and provide actionable insights.

Collaboration & Reporting

  • Work closely with development, DevOps, and product management teams to ensure high-quality releases.

  • Provide detailed reports on test progress, coverage, defects, and automation maturity.

  • Mentor junior team members in networking test methodologies and automation practices .

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 7–10 years of professional experience in networking or telecommunications testing.

  • Strong hands-on expertise in L2/L3 protocols and networking fundamentals.

  • Good understanding of DSL/GPON/FTTx technologies and broadband access architectures.

  • Proficiency in Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, Groovy scripting, and test automation orchestration.

  • Working knowledge of Python / Shell / Robot Framework for test automation.

  • Experience working with AI-based QA tools or applying generative AI to testing workflows.

  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

  • Strong analytical and debugging skills, especially in network environments (Wireshark/packet captures/logs).

  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

  • Exposure to containerized test environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Experience with cloud-based CI/CD and artifact management platforms.

  • Understanding of OLT/ONT management systems, TR-369/USP, or BBF standards.

  • Knowledge of test data analytics, ML-based insights, or automation frameworks.

Top Skills

Docker
Dsl
Ftth
Git
Gpon
Jenkins
Kubernetes
L2/L3 Networking Protocols
Olt
Ont
Python
Robot Framework
Shell Scripts
Wireshark
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The Company
Huntsville, AL
1,601 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) is defining the future network with innovative next-generation solutions that enable telecommunication service providers to deliver voice, data and video services to homes and businesses. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere.

ADTRAN was founded in 1985 in Huntsville, AL. The corporate headquarters remains in Huntsville with additional R&D centers in Germany and India and sales offices located throughout the world. Innovation has been at the heart of the company since its inception and is recognized through our large portfolio of patents that is more than 700 strong.

Our employees, more than 2,000 strong, come to work each day searching for ways to bring the world together through improved communication. We seek the best and brightest minds that bring integrity, a spirit of entrepreneurism, creative problem solving, and a passion for their work.

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