Principal Network Test Engineer (DevOps)

TL;DR

Principal Network Test Engineer (DevOps): Ensuring ongoing support and reliability of all components within the hirify.global ecosystem, focusing on network products and services. With an accent on crafting and maintaining software and network test plans using automation that improves reliability and availability. Focus on designing, building, and maintaining systems, software, and applications across various domains to achieve the highest quality outcomes and independent technical design decisions.

Location: Must work onsite in Bucharest, Romania or Bangalore, India

Company

hirify.global is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider.

What you will do

• Collaborate with network implementation and development teams to ensure a coordinated approach to Infrastructure Provisioning Automation.
• Supervise the build and deployment of network automation software and ensure compliance with QA framework and strategy.
• Provide technical expertise to other Network Engineers to develop, run and debug network and infrastructure tests.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing updates on infrastructure initiatives, risks, and opportunities.
• Promote the adoption of best practices in test automation and network infrastructure automation testing processes.
• Implement and supervise adoption of testing methodologies and standardization to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability being responsible for testing infrastructure/network solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and handle work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop innovative ways to sophisticated problems related to infrastructure test (network related preferred) and Production Acceptance Process.
• Successful track record of testing infrastructure products (network related preferred) and certifying for production deployment.
• Strong proficiency in Python and Robot Framework for test automation.
• Hands-on experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab).
• Familiarity with TestRail or similar test management tools.
• Understanding of network technologies and protocols (Cisco XR/NX, Arista, BGP, VXLAN, ISIS, QOS).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of multicast concepts, including IGMP, RP, and PIM.
• Familiarity with low-latency technologies commonly deployed in the financial sector.
• Exposure to the financial sector and its associated technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Be part of a dynamic organization of 25,000 people across 65 countries.
• Committed to being an equal opportunities employer, accommodating religious practices and disability needs.
• Committed to sustainability across the global business and partnering with customers to meet sustainability objectives.
• The hirify.global Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups, with opportunities for colleague involvement.
• Offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives.