Principal Software Development Engineer - QA + Networking
Zscaler, Inc. (company site, opens in a new tab)BengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 35–55 LPA
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About This Role
- Design and develop test strategies and automation frameworks using Python to simulate complex customer scenarios at scale.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain and enhance cloud-based software systems and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab).
- Own diagnosing production issues, recreating customer problems, and providing workarounds while informing development teams for improved debugging and serviceability.
Minimum Requirements
- Strong expertise in networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS/TLS), L4-L7 protocols, and network debugging tools (tcpdump, Wireshark).
- Proficiency in building Python-based test frameworks (preferably PyTest) and experience with cloud architectures including Kubernetes, AWS, Docker.
- Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines with shift-left testing, parallel execution, and test data provisioning.
- Work Experience Required: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Senior-level engineer with CCNP or equivalent networking certification and deep practical knowledge of networking and network security.
- Experienced in cloud security and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) architectures with practical exposure to microservices testing and cloud ecosystems.
- Operates with a strong problem-solving approach focused on customer impact, capable of independently diagnosing complex production issues and enhancing system reliability through automation.