Network Verification & Test Engineer

  • Location: Ottawa, ON
  • Remote: Hybrid
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #34227

We are seeking a Network Verification & Test Engineer to validate the performance, reliability, and compliance of advanced networking systems. This role involves creating verification plans, executing system-level tests, automating configurations, and working with industry-standard traffic generation tools. The ideal candidate will bring a strong networking background, hands-on testing expertise, and the ability to work both independently and in collaborative team settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop system and subsystem verification matrices to ensure full coverage of all system requirements.

  • Coordinate and participate in system-level testing activities, including planning, execution, and reporting of results.

  • Design, develop, and maintain test cases and test beds to support various testing scenarios.

  • Execute tests using traffic generators (e.g., Spirent, IXIA, Test Center), packet capture tools (tcpdump), and performance tools (iPerf).

  • Validate networking features and performance across OSI layers, including TCP, UDP, IP networking, routing protocols, and network optimization techniques.

  • Implement and manage NETCONF and gRPC/gNMI for automated network device configuration.

  • Work with structured data formats such as JSON, JSON IETF, XML, YAML, PROTO, and REST APIs to support automation workflows.

  • Utilize Kubernetes (POD) and Docker containers for test environment setup and management.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance and functional issues, ensuring timely defect identification and resolution.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience with traffic generation and analysis tools such as Spirent, IXIA, Test Center, tcpdump, and iPerf.

  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including OSI layers, TCP/UDP/IP protocols, routing protocols, and optimization methods.

  • Experience configuring and automating network devices using NETCONF and gRPC/gNMI.

  • Proficiency with structured data formats (JSON, XML, YAML, PROTO) and REST API integration.

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker environments.

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Python or Ansible for network automation and orchestration.

  • Prior experience in network verification, system integration testing, or telecom/network equipment validation.

  • Exposure to performance benchmarking and large-scale test environments.

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