- Define and execute end-to-end test strategies for cloud networking solutions including IPSec tunnels, SSL VPNs, and secure overlays across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

- Develop automated tests for APIs, integrations, performance, and reliability using modern tools (Python, Golang, Cypress, K6, Ginkgo).

- Collaborate with product, platform, and security engineering teams to ensure quality across SASE-related services such as ZTNA, SWG, and CASB.

- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and monitoring systems such as Prometheus and Grafana.

- Validate network performance, routing, failover, and service continuity for SD-WAN and cloud edge deployments.

- Provide technical mentorship to QA engineers and contribute to peer reviews, architectural discussions, and process improvements.

- Research and implement emerging testing methodologies, including chaos engineering, shift-left security, and AI-driven test analytics.

- Ensure test coverage for cloud infrastructure integrations (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Required Skills and Qualifications :

- 8+ years of experience in software quality engineering, automation, or network systems testing.

- Strong hands-on experience in Python-based test automation for distributed and microservice architectures.

- Proven expertise in cloud networking, IPSec, VPNs, SD-WAN, and routing protocols.

- Solid understanding of Kubernetes, containers, and service mesh architectures.

- Experience validating SASE components ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and FWaaS. Proficiency in modern automation frameworks (Pytest, Cypress, Ginkgo, or similar).

- Experience with CI/CD and observability tools (GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Prometheus, Grafana).

- Familiarity with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

- Strong debugging, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Networking, or related engineering field.

- Preferred Skills Knowledge of Golang, network packet analysis tools, and performance testing frameworks