Data Center QA Engineer

Data Center QA Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

Contributions include applying developed subject matter expertise to solve common and sometimes complex technical problems and recommending alternatives where necessary. Might act as project lead and provide assistance to lower level professionals. Exercises independent judgment and consults with others to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.

What You Will Do

• Test IP networking-related software products to ensure they operate as defined by requirements
• Build network configurations to model well-optimized network reference designs
• Plan, develop, and execute automated and manual test plans
• Provide constructive feedback, report issues, and interact with developers to deliver superior product quality
• Review requirements from the Product Management team
• Utilize network troubleshooting tools (packet captures, monitoring devices, log files, customer input) to resolve issues effectively

What You Need to Bring

• MS/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Expert knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies through validation or deployment of networking products
• Hands-on experience with at least one popular Networking OS: JunOS, NXOS, IOS, EOS, or SONiC
• Solid understanding of clos-based Data Center network architectures (3-stage and 5-stage)
• Familiarity with Data Center protocols such as VXLAN and MP-BGP
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Strong grasp of Linux-based systems and network troubleshooting tools
• A quality-focused mindset with a keen eye for identifying product and interaction limitations
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience

Additional Skills

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing: We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development: We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion: We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.