Software Engineering Technical Leader - Testing | Networking , Python/Golang Automation, Linux, AAA or Radius | 12+ Years | Bangalore
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Meet the Team
The SPA System Test (SST) team is a group of dedicated, high-energy engineers within the Security Business Unit focused on ensuring the quality and reliability of SPA's Identity and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
We rigorously test both On-premises and Cloud products, solutions, and offerings to identify and resolve issues before they reach customers.
Our team works on a wide range of features, from small enhancements to major new capabilities, applying diverse perspectives and deep technical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges.
We continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, ensuring that SPA delivers the best NAC and Identity solutions in the industry.
By being part of SST, you contribute directly to the success and excellence of SPA's products, helping maintain customer trust and satisfaction..
Your Impact
As a Technical Lead, you will serve as a subject matter expert and strategic driver within the System Test Engineering organization.
This role demands a balance of deep technical proficiency in networking and automation with the leadership capabilities required to influence architectural decisions, mentor engineering talent, and oversee complex, cross-functional testing initiatives..
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field; 10–14+ years of professional experience in the system testing of networking technologies.
- Advanced hands-on experience with Network Admission Control (NAC) technologies, with specialized proficiency in RADIUS and 802.1x protocols.
- Proven track record of architecting and scaling automation solutions using Python and other industry-standard frameworks.
- Extensive experience in designing and managing automated testing environments, including the use of advanced simulators and testing tools.
- Demonstrated ability to architect, implement, maintain, and debug AI-driven test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage.
- Expert-level capability in diagnosing and resolving complex network integration issues in large-scale environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A consistent history of delivering high-quality, mission-critical products by providing technical guidance to multi-functional teams under aggressive timelines.
- Deep understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols, with a focus on system-level architecture, formal verification, and emulation environments.
- Expertise in AAA, TACACS, LDAP, PKI, certificate management, DNS, NTP, SSH/SSL, FIPS, HTTP, and enterprise password management.
- Proficiency in Python, Java, Golang, Perl, TCL, or shell scripting, coupled with strong expertise in Linux systems administration.
- Hands-on experience with network automation, security infrastructure, cloud-native technologies, Docker containers, and microservices architectures.
- Skilled in REST API and OpenAPI testing, with the ability to define comprehensive test strategies and automation roadmaps.
- Exceptional analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to lead root-cause analysis for systemic technical challenges.
- Superior communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers, foster a culture of technical excellence, and drive execution in a self-motivated, strategic manner.
- Experience in defining and executing performance testing strategies using tools such as JMeter or Locust to ensure system scalability and reliability.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or a related field
- 10-14+ years of professional experience in system testing of networking technologies
- Advanced hands-on experience with Network Admission Control technologies
- Specialized proficiency in RADIUS and 802.1X protocols
- Experience architecting and scaling automation solutions using Python and industry-standard frameworks
- Experience designing and managing automated testing environments using simulators and testing tools
- Experience architecting, implementing, maintaining, and debugging AI-driven test automation frameworks
- Expert-level ability to diagnose and resolve complex network integration issues in large-scale environments
- Experience delivering mission-critical products and providing technical guidance to cross-functional teams
- Deep understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols, system architecture, formal verification, and emulation environments
- Expertise in AAA, TACACS, LDAP, PKI, certificate management, DNS, NTP, SSH/SSL, FIPS, HTTP, and enterprise password management
- Proficiency in Python, Java, Golang, Perl, TCL, or shell scripting
- Strong Linux systems administration expertise
- Experience with network automation, security infrastructure, cloud-native technologies, Docker containers, and microservices architectures
- Experience with REST API and OpenAPI testing and defining test strategies and automation roadmaps
- Exceptional analytical, debugging, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading root-cause analysis
- Experience defining and executing performance testing strategies using JMeter or Locust
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust with multiple plan options and access to onsite/virtual LifeConnections Health Centers on major campuses. Company materials also highlight mental-health resources and comprehensive preventive care, supporting strong core medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes company‑wide recharge days, a paid birthday, a year‑end shutdown, and paid Critical Time Off for emergencies. Paid volunteer days further expand opportunities to step away and recharge.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include a global minimum for paid parental leave for primary caregivers, caregiving concierge services, and on‑site children’s learning centers in select locations. In the U.S., family‑building support is consolidated under Carrot with a defined lifetime maximum, indicating structured assistance across fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy.
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