QA Engineer III, Distributed Cloud

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Position Summary

F5 Inc. is actively in pursuit of an exceptional Engineer III (Individual Contributor) to play a pivotal role in our team, dedicated to advancing the performance and scalefor the revolutionary F5XC Distributed Cloud SaaS Platform.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Test Planning : Develop meticulous test plans for the features and components under your purview, ensuring a comprehensive approach to testing excellence.

Troubleshooting : Troubleshoot complex system issues related to IPv6, including connectivity, routing, DNS, NAT64 / DNS64, and other networking technologies

Collaborative Reviews : Actively participate in test plan and bug scrub reviews, contributing to the collective effort to enhance the platform's robustness.

Performance Optimization : Stress-test applications, profiling performance to identify existing behavior and bottlenecks, playing a key role in elevating the F5XC platform's performance.

Tool Development : Contribute to the development of a cutting-edge Test Framework and Tools as required, demonstrating your commitment to innovation in the testing domain.

Front-End Scalability : Grow into addressing front-end issues related to XC's scale and performance, actively contributing to the ongoing evolution of the platform.

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Test Automation Champion : Exhibit a strong belief in test automation, showcasing a history of impactful contributions in this area.

Networking Proficiency : Demonstrate excellent, hands-on knowledge of networking fundamentals, coupled with practical experience in Kubernetes environments and source control (git).

IPv6 : Extensive experience in IPv6 development and deployment across cloud-native platforms.

Coding Expertise : Showcase excellent hands-on experience in Python / Golang, underlining your coding prowess and ability to navigate complex codebases.

Security Acuity : Possess a comprehensive understanding of Security (WAAP), contributing to the platform's resilience against potential threats.

Technical Insight : Display a good understanding of L2 / L3 networking and routing protocols, with additional knowledge of the Linux Networking stack and Linux performance tuning parameters being beneficial.

Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3+ years and a Master’s degree.

Excellent organizational agility and communication skills throughout the organization.

Environment

Empowered Work Culture : Experience an environment that values autonomy, fostering a culture where creativity and ownership are encouraged.

Continuous Learning : Benefit from the mentorship of experienced professionals with solid backgrounds across diverse domains, supporting your professional growth.

Team Cohesion : Join a collaborative and supportive team where you'll feel at home from day one, contributing to a positive and inspiring workplace.

F5 Networks, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.