Cisco Senior Software Test Engineer 

United States, Maryland 

239126647

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

(This is a hybrid role working onsite 1 to 3 days a week in the Fulton, Maryland office)

Your Impact

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and implement software test automation frameworks for new product features and platform behaviors that run using a Linux environment, pushing the boundaries of security technology.

• Engage in the software testing development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, and maintenance of software tests.

• Manage the development team lab infrastructure. This includes equipment installation, cable management, power management, and network management activities.

• Develop and optimize complex, multi-module codebases, ensuring high performance and reliability.

• Identify and track solutions to software defects to ensure robust and secure software product releases.

• Play a pivotal role in setting project objectives, timelines, and resource allocation, driving projects to successful completion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 7+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 5+ years of experience in a development role.

• Automation test experience using various scripting languages such as Python and Bash in a Linux environment.

• Test Management and Tool experience on topics including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery strategies and Agile test methods.

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere virtual machine management, cloud device management, experience with Docker, and container-based application management processes.

• Experience with networking protocols, particularly TCP/IP for Lab network LAN management and Layer 2 technologies for Lab network switch management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Cisco products and IOS is advantageous.

• Experience with Source Control Management tools such as Git and Perforce.

• Background in Agile software development practices, fostering efficient and iterative project progress.

• Familiarity with security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and web security solutions.

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, documentation, and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated expertise in software design, implementation, and debugging techniques.