Software QA Engineer | Storage | 8-12 years

Job Description

Who You'll Work With

Computing Systems Product Group (CSPG) is a global organization spanning the Development, SQA, TME, Product management and Program management organizations. CSPG is responsible for delivering an innovative end-to end way to configure both rack and blade servers all the way from firmware revisions to I/O connectivity for growing highly complex data centers while enabling IT as a Service (ITaaS).

Currently our product portfolio consists of Unified Computing Servers, both Blade and Rack models; and UCS Management software which allows simplified access and control to all components of the complete end to end solution. The Business unit provides an excellent opportunity to grow in exciting and expanding market of virtualization in the datacenter. CSPG is crafting the vision, strategy, and products for next generation datacenter server access and virtualization. Our diverse team is comprised top-tiered engineers and motivated junior engineers interested in learning and growing their skills in a fast changing, growing market. You will be a part of fast paced SQA team responsible for delivering Utilities and Tools for managing and maintaining Unified Computing Systems.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in some of the latest technologies and trends in Server and Storage areas as the UCS validation team at Cisco, Bangalore. We are looking for applicants who can lead a team of engineers working on both manual and automated test executions of Cisco C-Series Rack Server Storage. A strong hands on experience in DAS validation and a good understanding of SCSI and SAS protocols is a must. Job profile includes preparation of Test plan, Test cases based on requirements, crafts test fixtures and test tools, execute manual and automated test cases, file defects and report results. Uses product performance information and other means to gauge customer usage to the product development teams. Review Customer Found Defects and work with TAC and Critical issues to recreate the defects. Design and Validate Customer use cases. Debugging and solving issues and performing first-level issue triage. Study industry specifications, vendor's hardware documentation and design test cases. Setup and handle iSCSI, FC, FCoE, PXE, GPU test configurations. Execute tests, track and log issues and drive them till resolution with verification of bug fixes. Automation of manual test cases and execution of automated tests as part of regression cycle. Review PRD, SFS, Test plans, User guides and release notes. Chip in to overall test strategies. Participate in innovative Software test initiatives. You will work with a dedicated team and open communications, empowerment, innovation, partnership and customer success are the foundations of the team. You will work closely with multi-functional leads like Product Managers and engineering leads from other groups to help define the product strategy. You will help identify efficient solutions to meet the product strategy. You will be hands on yourself, while you guide others in building the solutions.

Who You Are

• 8 to 15 years of QA experience in Storage domain, especially DAS background.
• Proven understanding of SAS, SCSI and SATA protocols and strong understanding of RAID concepts.
• Proven track record in Automation using python.
• Experience in working end to end product development with cross functional and geographical teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills is required as this role requires working with various stakeholders in challenging environment.
• Experience on working on solutions such as CEPH, VSAN, Windows Storage Spaces etc.
• Good working experience with PCI-E adapters, different types of HDDs, SSDs & Flash drives is helpful.

Strong understanding of Intel/AMD server platforms

• Hands-on experience with VMware, Linux and Windows OS Good understanding of Networking Concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Firmware & Driver validation of server hardware(Online ,Offline).
• Project experience in Systems Management / network management domain is added advantage
• Proficient in automation scripting. Experience in Scripting Languages like Python preferred.

Highly desirable competencie

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work multi-functionally.
• Self-motivated, strong sense of ownership, good standout colleague.
• Should be able to prioritise multiple tasks and work independently with minimal managerial mentorship.
• Be open to continuous learning and committed to ongoing self-improvement.
• Strong passion and experience in troubleshooting, debugging sophisticated systems and possess excellent problem-solving techniques.
• Experience on setting up sophisticated customer-like configurations.

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco