Network Software Engineering Specialist

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Who We Are

• Telstra is Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries. In India, we’re building a platform for innovative delivery and engagement that will strengthen our position as an industry leader. We’ve grown quickly since our inception in 2019, now with offices in Pune and Bangalore

Focus of the Role

As a Network Software Engineering Specialist, you’ll design, develop and execute automated and manual testing across secure access, routing, switching, network management and network appliance platforms.

You’ll build maintainable automation frameworks, run end-to-end and regression testing, analyse failures and work with engineering teams to resolve defects and improve release quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain UI automation using Playwright and JavaScript for Cisco ISE and Secure Access applications.
• Develop network test automation using Python, pyATS, Selenium and Robot Framework.
• Execute feature and regression testing across Cisco IOS XR, Juniper, F5, Extreme Networks and optical network platforms.
• Validate routing and switching protocols including IS-IS, OSPF, RIP, STP, RSTP, VLAN, ARP and ICMP.
• Perform system integration, platform hardware, security, upgrade, resilience and service-provisioning testing.
• Diagnose automation failures and distinguish between script, environment and product issues.
• Record test results, raise well-documented defects and work with developers through resolution and regression closure.
• Integrate automated testing with Jenkins, Bamboo and Git-based workflows.
• Prepare clear test plans, validation scenarios, execution evidence and quality status reports.
• Contribute to automation framework standards, code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Python | JavaScript
• Playwright | pyATS | Selenium | Robot Framework
• Cisco IOS XR | Cisco ISE | ASR 9000
• Juniper vSRX/vMX | F5 | Extreme Networks
• IS-IS | OSPF | RIP | STP/RSTP | VLAN | ARP | ICMP
• NETCONF | REST APIs
• NMS and Secure Access testing
• DWDM | OTN | GPON | NG-PON
• Jenkins | Bamboo | GitHub | GitLab
• Jira | Bugzilla | TMS
• OpenShift | AWS | CI/CD

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in network product testing, test automation and defect lifecycle management.
• Strong programming capability in Python, with practical JavaScript automation experience.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright, pyATS, Selenium and Robot Framework.
• Good understanding of routing, switching, secure access, NMS and network appliance validation.
• Experience developing and executing automated, regression and system integration test suites.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex failures using logs, test evidence and repeatable validation methods.
• Experience integrating automated tests with Jenkins, Bamboo and Git-based development workflows.
• Strong documentation, analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.
• An engineering qualification in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• Exposure to AWS, OpenShift, APIs, NETCONF and cloud-native testing is advantageous.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. 


As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.


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