## Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy, Automation Development & Testbed Building
- Develop and execute automated test cases for EVPN-VXLAN, BGP,VLAN,I-B-N and underlay/overlay networks.
- Design, implement, and maintain network test frameworks using Python, Robot Framework, or similar automation tools.
- Develop intent-based testing methodologies, leveraging Apstra’s APIs and automation workflows for real-time validation.
- Automate fabric deployment validation, underlay routing tests, and overlay EVPN-VXLAN verification.
- Create/Maintain Setup a in the LAB for Solution testing
Network Traffic Generation & Performance Testing
- BGP, OSPF, IS-IS,COS and L3VPN/L2VPN validation
- Data center fabric technologies
- Analyze packet captures (PCAPs) using Wireshark, tcpdump, or custom Python scripts.
Protocol Testing & Validation
- Validate EVPN Type-2, and Type-5 route exchanges across spine-leaf topologies.
- Test VXLAN encapsulation, decapsulation, and MAC/IP learning behaviours.
- Ensure proper BGP route reflection, multi-homing scenarios, and redundancy validation.
- Validate BFD, GR (Graceful Restart), FRR (Fast Reroute)
## Key Skills & Qualifications
Experience : 6 to 9 years
Mandatory Technical Skills
- Strong expertise in BGP, VLAN, BFD, and data center fabric architectures.
- Traffic generation tools expertise (IXIA, Spirent,).
- Network test automation skills (Python, Robot Framework, PyTest, or REST APIs).
- Packet analysis proficiency (Wireshark, tcpdump).
##Preferred Skills/Certifications (Preferred)
- Juniper networking expertise (QFX, MX, PTX) and hands-on experience with JunOS, Junos-EVO
-Knowledge of EVPN-VXLAN,
- JNCIP-DC / JNCIS-DC (Juniper)
- JNCIP-SP / JNCIS-SP (Service Provider)
- CCNP Data Center (Cisco)
- Apstra Certified Engineer (ACE