Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test / Staff Software Development Engineer in Test, DNS
Today, there's more data and users outside the enterprise than inside, causing the network perimeter as we know it to dissolve. We realized a new perimeter was needed, one that is built in the cloud and follows and protects data wherever it goes, so we started Netskope to redefine Cloud, Network and Data Security.
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About the role
Please note, this team is hiring across all levels and candidates are individually assessed and appropriately leveled based upon their skills and experience.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced QA Engineer to join our team, specializing in DNS as a Service (DNSaaS). The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our DNS services through rigorous testing and analysis. This role requires a deep understanding of DNS protocols, networking, and cloud-based services.
What's in it for you
You will be a member of the Quality engineering team using state of the art tools and technologies to test, qualify and benchmark a performant and scalable system that processes customer traffic at cloud-scale. As a QE engineer you should understand the technology, customer usecases, and come up with a robust test plan which covers functionality, E2E and solution test scenarios. You will also automate all variations of testsl. You will participate in design discussions, understand usecases, provide feedback at solution level, challenge the design to think about corner cases etc.
What you will be doing
- Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for DNS services.
- Perform functional, regression, performance, and security testing on DNSaaS platforms.
- Collaborate with development teams to understand service requirements and implementation details.
- Identify, document, and track software defects and issues using a bug-tracking system.
- Automate repetitive test cases using appropriate tools and frameworks.
- Validate DNS queries, responses, and configurations to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Conduct thorough performance testing to assess service scalability and response times.
- Review and analyze logs and network traffic to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for DNS security and performance.
- Participate in code reviews, providing feedback from a QA perspective.
- Continuously improve QA processes and methodologies to enhance test coverage and efficiency.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in DNS and cloud services.
Required skills and experience
- 8+ years of work experience in the areas of network or cloud security solutions
- Proven experience as a QA Engineer, preferably in DNS or networking domains.
- Strong understanding of DNS protocols (e.g., DNS, DNSSEC, DoH, DoT).
- Experience with DNS servers (e.g., BIND, Unbound, PowerDNS) and cloud-based DNS services (e.g., AWS Route 53, Cloudflare).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation.
- Familiarity with networking concepts and tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump).
- Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Education
- BSCS or equivalent required, MSCS or equivalent strongly preferred
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What We Do
Netskope, the SASE leader, safely and quickly connects users directly to the internet, any application, and their infrastructure from any device, on or off the network. With CASB, SWG, and ZTNA built natively in a single platform, the Netskope Security Cloud provides the most granular context, via patented technology, to enable conditional access and user awareness while enforcing zero trust principles across data protection and threat prevention everywhere. Unlike others who force tradeoffs between security and networking, Netskope’s global security private cloud provides full compute capabilities at the edge.
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