Middle Test Automation Engineer (UI testing+Networking+Python)

About The Role
You will join the SD-WAN Controller QA team, focused on testing and automating validation of the frontend/UI layer of SD-WAN controllers. The role involves developing scalable automation frameworks and methodologies, improving test stability and coverage, and preventing regressions in the overall product experience.
Responsibilities
Develop foundational automation components and methodologies to address UI testing and validation challenges
Architect and enhance test automation frameworks to simplify test development across different areas of the product
Build and maintain UI test automation using tools such as Selenium, Protractor, WebdriverIO, and Cypress
Design and execute automated UI test scenarios covering functional and regression testing
Identify and resolve flaky automation scripts to improve test stability, coverage, performance, and maintainability
Develop solutions to prevent regressions and continuously improve the quality of the product experience
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools
Report and track defects, collaborating closely with development and engineering teams
Support cross-layer testing efforts alongside platform, backend, and networking engineers
Requirements
3+ years of experience in UI test automation / QA automation / SDET roles
Strong coding skills in Python
Hands-on experience with UI automation tools such as Selenium, Protractor, WebdriverIO, and Cypress
Familiarity with HTTP, RESTful web services, and Robot Framework
Good understanding of JavaScript
Good knowledge of SQL
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or similar technologies
Experience with source control tools such as GitHub
General networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, FTP, DHCP, HTTP, and routing/switching protocols such as OSPF, BGP, STP, and VLAN
Hands-on experience with additional UI automation tools such as TestComplete or UFT will be a plus
Knowledge of SD-WAN will be a plus
Cisco certifications: CCNA and/or CCNP will be a plus
Upper-intermediate level of English or higher for collaboration with international teams
SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Work arrangement
Yes