Software Engineer (QA/Test)

Cisco Systems

  • North Carolina
  • $126,500-182,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
1444353 - Software EngineerThe application window is expected to close on: September 8, 2025.Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.Meet the TeamCisco IT is a transformation engine enabling people to do the best work of their lives! Our vision is to be loved as the world's best IT organization. We lead with user experience, accept agile ways of working, drive engineering efficiency, and deliver with Cloud first, shift left, AI powered technology.Licensing On-Premise and API Management group is an integral part of Cisco's journey from a Networking company to a Software company. Recurring revenue and subscription enablement are key portfolios we work on. Join a dynamic team of upbeat engineers dedicated to crafting and building a robust platform. You'll work with industry-leading technologies, collaborating with other core component teams across various languages, including Java, Python, and C.Your ImpactAs a Senior Automation Engineer, you will significantly contribute to enhancing our testing capabilities and accelerating development cycles. Your expertise in web service/API automation and strong programming skills will enable high-quality results. You will drive the transition from manual testing to comprehensive automation, debug complex issues, and optimize processes for efficiency and coverage.In this role, you will:
  • Develop and maintain web service/API automation frameworks, automating non-UI and other testing scenarios.
  • Build custom tools to support DevOps and accelerate pipeline processes.
  • Transition manual test plans into robust automated test suites and own features end-to-end, from manual to full automation.
  • Debug automation failures, including coding errors, environment issues, and application bugs.
  • Conduct performance testing using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
  • Analyze and improve testing and automation processes for better efficiency and coverage, including generating and handling test reports.
  • Deploy and test applications in AWS/Azure, run CI/CD environments (Jenkins), and collaborate with cross-functional teams while independently prioritizing and integrating new tools and technologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on automation testing experience, with strong web service/API automation skills and proven expertise in non-UI-based testing.
  • Strong programming skills in Java and Groovy; proficiency in Linux, Git, Jenkins, TestNG, qTest, Maven, and HttpClient;
  • Solid understanding of software testing fundamentals, debugging, test report generation, automation coverage tracking, and performance testing using Apache JMeter or LoadRunner.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with AWS/Azure deployments, Jenkins for CI/CD, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Familiarity with Playwright (strong plus) or proficiency in Selenium for automation testing.
  • Ability to author DevOps tools, with solid Python programming skills.
  • Basic understanding of networking and experience with networking devices such as switches and routers.
  • Proactive problem solver, eager to learn and adopt new tools and technologies.
  • Adaptable team player with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future.Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.U.S. employees have to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco's flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco's Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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