Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or software validation in Service Provider environments.
Proven knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., BGP, MPLS, IPv4/IPv6).
Solid experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
Skilled in scripting and automation tools like Ansible and Terraform.
Proficient in Python scripting and familiar with JSON and Jinja2 templating.
Hands-on experience with Git and Agile methodologies.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute test strategies and cases for OSS platform deployments.
Perform functional, integration, performance, and reliability testing.
Automate testing and deployment processes using Bash and Python.
Collaborate with client teams to address network use cases and goals.
Design scalable and secure workflows leveraging cloud networking.
Document processes for internal and external use, including Confluence and Jira.
Deliver customer-facing projects and demonstrate validated OSS solutions.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with travel to Middletown location 4 days a week.
Opportunity for client interaction (30-40% of the role).
Engagement in Agile methodologies for project delivery.
Full Job Description
Description
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New Jersey based - travel to Middletown location 4 days a week.
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Solutions Validation Engineer - OSS Platform
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies and test cases for OSS platform deployments.
Perform detailed functional, integration, performance, and reliability testing.
Automate testing and deployment processes using scripting (Bash, Python) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).
Collaborate with client teams to drive the adoption of the solution, addressing their network use cases and goals.
Design scalable, secure, and maintainable workflows, leveraging cloud networking experience where applicable.
Documentation skills to be used externally with customers and internally with systems including Confluence spaces and Jira tickets.
Deliver customer-facing projects (~30-40% client interaction) and effectively demonstrate validated OSS solutions, including solution validation, acceptance testing, and problem resolution, following Agile methodologies.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, software validation, or a related technical role within Service Provider environments.
Proven working knowledge of networking protocols and technologies (e.g., BGP, MPLS, IPv4/IPv6, SR, VPN).
Solid experience with Docker, Kubernetes, virtualization (KVM, VMware), and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
Skilled in scripting and automation frameworks/tools such as Ansible for configuration management.
Proficiency in a Linux environment shell, Bash scripting
Proficient in Python scripting and working knowledge of JSON and Jinja2 templating.
Experience working within Agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices.
Hands-on experience with Git for version control and collaborative development workflows.
Hands on experience with integration technologies (APIs) such as REST API, RESTCONF, Netconf, gRPC, SOAP, etc.
Solid understanding of modeling languages such as JSON, YANG, YAML, and XML.
Familiarity with microservices architectures and associated testing strategies.
Real-world experience providing technical leadership on network implementation projects
Problem solving, troubleshooting, reviewing log files, debugging. Being self-sufficient, but also helpful with peers.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with customers and internal teams.
Experience validating and troubleshooting complex OSS solutions and network management systems.
Familiarity with workflow engine-based solutions is a plus.
ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:
Ability to multitask and manage workload priorities effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to quality assurance and validation.
About DriveNets
DriveNets is a networking equipment company that provides a software-based solution for service providers to build and operate their networks. The company's solution is designed to help service providers reduce their costs and increase their flexibility by using software to replace traditional networking hardware. DriveNets was founded in 2015 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.
