ACL Digital - Network Automation Testing Engineer - SDWAN

Job Requirement : Network SD-WAN Feature Automation Testing EngineerACL Digital is actively seeking an experienced Network SD-WAN Feature Automation Testing Engineer to join our dynamic team.Role Overview :We are looking for a hands-on Software Test Engineer to join our Routing and Cisco SD-WAN feature testing team. The engineer will validate new networking features, develop Python-based test automation, troubleshoot complex system issues, and help improve product quality across SD-WAN and routing platforms.Key Responsibilities :- Test Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela or Catalyst or Meraki) and routing features across functional, integration, regression, negative, scalability, and reliability scenarios.- Design detailed test plans, test cases, and network topologies based on product requirements.- Develop and maintain automated test scripts and supporting tools using Python.- Configure and operate Linux-based test environments, networking devices, controllers, virtual machines, and test infrastructure.- Reproduce, isolate, and troubleshoot software and system-level defects.- Analyze logs, packet captures, protocol behavior, system state, and test results to identify root causes.- Report defects clearly and collaborate with development, QA, and automation engineers through resolution.- Improve test coverage, automation reliability, execution efficiency, and regression quality.- Use AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate coding, debugging, test design, documentation, and analysis.- Participate in technical reviews and communicate risks, results, and blockers clearly.Required Qualifications : - 5+ years of software industry experience in testing, software development, test automation, or a related engineering role.- Strong hands-on Python programming capability, including scripting, debugging, data processing, and automation development.- Strong Linux operation and troubleshooting skills, including shell commands, processes, filesystems, networking utilities, logs, and basic system administration.- Experience designing, executing, and debugging software or system-level tests.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Ability to independently set up test environments, investigate failures, and drive issues toward resolution.- Working knowledge of software development and testing practices, including source control, defect tracking, code reviews, and regression testing.- Good written and verbal communication skills in English (ref:hirist.tech)