Solution Test Engineer | Python/Java | Selenium/Playwright/Cypress | Rest API/PyTest | Networking | AWS - 7 to 10 years - Bangalore
Develops software consistent with Cisco ‘Design Thinking Principles’ with a focus on simplification and UX (User Experience) at its core, using secure coding practices, ensuring user privacy, and following software development best practices. Partners with other teams including design and product management to create the right solution for the customers. Creates technical design documentation to be used by the team as well as contributing to user documentation to be used by end users. Debugs and addresses software issues during development and in production systems to support customers. Brings new ideas for product innovation and helps improve software development processes.
Role OverviewWe are seeking a Software Engineer to lead solution-level testing efforts, architect end-to-end test automation suites, and validate integrated cloud/on-prem networking workflows. In this role, you will combine strong software coding skills, deep networking domain knowledge, and GenAI capabilities to drive scalable, automated quality engineering for the Cisco IQ platform.
Key Responsibilities- Design and implement robust, maintainable E2E UI, API, and integration test automation frameworks from scratch.
- Lead test planning, scenario modeling, and complex defect triage for integrated solutions involving Cisco hardware, cloud services (AWS), and web portals.
- Embed AI [agentic, no-code AI tools, LLM-assisted generation] into test automation pipelines to generate script coverage, maintain test artifacts, and accelerate regression runs.
- Simulate real-world enterprise network topologies to test L2/L3 protocol behaviors, data fabric pipelines, and controller/controller-less network flows.
- Drive CI/CD quality gate integration, defect governance, and technical mentoring for mid-level software test engineers.
Required Qualifications (Mandatory)
- Strong knowledge in testing and testing methodologies
- Advanced programming skills in Python or Java for custom framework building, module development, and backend validation.
- Deep hands-on proficiency in UI automation (Selenium/Playwright/Cypress) and API automation frameworks (REST Assured/PyTest).
- Demonstrated practical application of AI [LLM developer tools, agentic no-code approach es] for intelligent test scripting and maintenance.
- Strong expertise in enterprise networking concepts (routing/switching, CCNA/CCNP level), packet analysis (Wireshark), and network controller flows.
- 7+ years in Quality Engineering, with expertise in Linux/Unix internals, AWS cloud services, Docker/Kubernetes, and Splunk log analysis.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Why Cisco?At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge in testing and testing methodologies
- Advanced programming skills in Python or Java
- Hands-on proficiency in UI automation (Selenium/Playwright/Cypress) and API automation (REST Assured/PyTest)
- Practical application of AI (LLM developer tools, agentic no-code approaches) for test scripting and maintenance
- Expertise in enterprise networking (routing/switching, CCNA/CCNP level), packet analysis (Wireshark), network controller flows
- 7+ years in Quality Engineering with Linux/Unix internals, AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, and Splunk log analysis
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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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