Test Automation Engineer- Networking background is a must

About The Role

&lt;div class=&quot;content-intro&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;For more than 30 years, &lt;a href=&quot;https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4263951-1%26h%3D4126915226%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.sonicwall.com%25252F%2526data%253D05%25257C01%25257Cbfitzgerald%252540SonicWall.com%25257Ca6c16b82afc749239f1c08dbda330d94%25257C84fe6f401cbc473083288018b2af88bc%25257C1%25257C0%25257C638343685070400977%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%25253D%25257C3000%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253DQiWUyjNRdG%25252F5Rg2xvGXa1CYzr9V6BNnIgriz33Hk4vw%25253D%2526reserved%253D0%26a%3DSonicWall&amp;amp;data=05%7C02%7CNikhilaR%40SonicWall.com%7Cfd3ae83762384be031d508dcdf3d2ddf%7C84fe6f401cbc473083288018b2af88bc%7C1%7C0%7C638630701067920926%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;amp;sdata=GhrhwS9jae1nk4KBGBzKfBcXS7BDBmkWDO87fbJLQxQ%3D&amp;amp;reserved=0&quot;&gt;SonicWall&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;has delivered a partner-first unified cybersecurity portfolio that helps SMBs, MSPs, and IT teams consolidate network security, endpoint security, security service edge (SSE), and threat response across hybrid environments. By bringing connected technology, real-time threat intelligence, automation, and expert services together, SonicWall helps organizations simplify security operations, achieve better security outcomes, and lower total cost of ownership. Backed by a global ecosystem of more than 17,000 partners, SonicWall delivers enterprise-grade protection built for SMB and mid-market realities.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;We are seeking a highly skilled Test Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Firewall/Security testing and &lt;strong&gt;strong hands-on automation&lt;/strong&gt;. This role requires technical leadership, end-to-end ownership of test strategy for assigned components, and building scalable automation and test tools to ensure high-quality SonicOS releases.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h4&gt;Key Responsibilities&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Backend Development&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using &lt;strong&gt;Python&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Build and support web applications using &lt;strong&gt;Django&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Flask&lt;/strong&gt; frameworks.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contribute to API development, system integrations, and application performance optimization.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Exposure to &lt;strong&gt;Ruby on Rails (RoR)&lt;/strong&gt; is a plus.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Frontend Development&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Work with &lt;strong&gt;Vue.js&lt;/strong&gt; applications to implement new features and resolve issues.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize frontend components for performance and usability.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Collaborate with UI/UX and backend teams to deliver seamless user experiences.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Database Management&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Design, develop, and optimize solutions using &lt;strong&gt;PostgreSQL&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Create efficient database schemas, write complex queries, and improve database performance.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ensure data integrity, scalability, and reliability across applications.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cloud &amp;amp; Infrastructure&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Work with cloud and virtualization technologies such as &lt;strong&gt;OpenStack&lt;/strong&gt; or similar platforms.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support development, testing, and deployment activities in virtualized environments.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;Required Qualifications&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong programming experience in &lt;strong&gt;Python&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hands-on experience with &lt;strong&gt;Django&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Flask&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Working knowledge of &lt;strong&gt;Vue.js&lt;/strong&gt; and modern web application architectures.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience with &lt;strong&gt;PostgreSQL&lt;/strong&gt; database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h4&gt;Preferred Qualifications&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience with &lt;strong&gt;Ruby on Rails (RoR)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Understanding of &lt;strong&gt;networking fundamentals&lt;/strong&gt; including TCP/IP, routing, and switching.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with &lt;strong&gt;firewall technologies&lt;/strong&gt; and cybersecurity concepts.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Experience with cloud, virtualization, or simulation platforms such as &lt;strong&gt;OpenStack&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Education&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;B.E / B.Tech / M.Tech in CS/IT or related fields&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;#Networking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;content-conclusion&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;SonicWall is an equal opportunity employer.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;At SonicWall, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse mix of talented people and providing active security solutions in 100+ countries.&lt;/p&gt;
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