Test Senior Engineer- networking background is a must

For more than 30 years, SonicWall has delivered a partner-first unified cybersecurity portfolio that helps SMBs, MSPs, and IT teams consolidate network security, endpoint security, security service edge (SSE), and threat response across hybrid environments. By bringing connected technology, real-time threat intelligence, automation, and expert services together, SonicWall helps organizations simplify security operations, achieve better security outcomes, and lower total cost of ownership. Backed by a global ecosystem of more than 17,000 partners, SonicWall delivers enterprise-grade protection built for SMB and mid-market realities. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on X, LinkedIn , Facebook , and Instagram . As a Test Senior Engineer , you will play a key role in SonicWall’s Quality Assurance team, driving product quality through robust test automation and quality engineering practices. Working within an Agile development environment, you will collaborate closely with Development, Product Management, and DevOps teams to ensure the delivery of reliable, scalable, and secure solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge networking and cybersecurity products while leveraging modern automation frameworks, cloud technologies, and AI-assisted engineering tools. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases. • Build and enhance automation frameworks for UI, API, system, and end-to-end testing. • Perform functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing to ensure product quality. • Develop scalable test automation solutions and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines. • Validate REST APIs and backend services through automated and manual testing. • Analyze test results, investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, and work closely with developers to resolve defects. • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments across Windows, Linux, virtualized, and cloud platforms. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve testing processes, quality standards, and release readiness. • Leverage AI-assisted development and testing tools to improve automation productivity and test coverage. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, efficiency, and customer experience. Required Qualifications Software Testing Expertise • Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including test planning, strategy development, test case design, execution, defect management, and regression testing. • Ability to identify appropriate testing approaches based on business requirements and risk assessment. Test Automation Expertise • Hands-on experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks using Python and technologies such as Selenium, Playwright , or equivalent tools. • Strong programming and scripting skills with the ability to develop scalable, maintainable, and reusable automation solutions. • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. API Testing & Automation • Experience testing and automating REST APIs. • Strong understanding of HTTP methods, status codes, authentication mechanisms, request/response validation, and error handling. • Experience with tools such as Postman, Python Requests, REST Assured , or similar technologies. Test Documentation & Defect Management • Ability to create and maintain test plans, test cases, execution reports, automation reports, and defect documentation. • Strong understanding of defect lifecycle management and root-cause analysis. Networking & Network Security • Strong understanding of networking and network security fundamentals. • Experience with technologies and protocols i