Software Engineer - Test & Automation (Networking)

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Software Engineer - Test & Automation in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The role is designed as onsite, with the expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office. You will validate, test, troubleshoot and improve networking products and solutions, working closely with Product Management, Systems Engineering and Development teams, and developing automation tools and test frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, execute and maintain test plans, test cases and validation procedures for networking products and solutions.
• Perform feature, system, integration and regression testing to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex networking and software issues.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and frameworks using Python.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Development and Quality Engineering teams.
• Participate in validation of networking reference designs and customer deployment scenarios.
• Identify, document, reproduce and track defects through resolution.
• Contribute to release readiness and product quality initiatives.
• Create technical documentation and validation reports.
• Work effectively within globally distributed engineering teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and typically 5+ years of relevant experience in networking, validation engineering, testing or quality engineering.
• Experience with automation frameworks or automated testing solutions.
• Experience working in Linux or similar development environments.
• Preferred: networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, routing and switching, BGP, OSPF or MPLS, network testing and validation experience, CI/CD tools and pipelines, and enterprise or data-center networking exposure.

Required skills

• Strong Python programming, scripting or automation experience.
• Software testing and validation methodologies.
• Test automation development and debugging.
• Root-cause analysis and strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, and ability to learn new technologies quickly.

What we offer

• Benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Programs for personal and professional development.
• An inclusive workplace with flexibility to manage work and personal needs.