Python Automation Engineer - BGP, routing

Job Title: Python Automation Engineer - BGP, routing

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Duration: Contract - 5 months

Pay Range: $58/hr $61/hr (W2)

Job ID: 399808

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Core Engineering - Automation Engineer IV to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in network test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and Python-based test development and a proven ability to design, automate, and scale end-to-end datacenter networking test coverage for NPIs.

Responsibilities:

• Test and automate end-to-end network scenarios across control-plane, data-plane, performance, and stress/soak using the DNE in-house framework.


• Build and execute traffic-generation tests with Ixia or Keysight in lab environments.


• Convert qualification plans into automated, repeatable suites and onboard them as CI/CD conveyor nodes that gate releases.


• Triage test failures to distinguish flakiness from regressions and file issues to the appropriate on-call owners.


• Maintain and improve existing automation, test configurations, and lab tooling.


• Collaborate with Netcastle, Routing, and FBOSS cross-functional partners to unblock coverage.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years in software or network test automation or QA engineering.


• Strong Python skills for test frameworks, scripting, and debugging.


• Solid networking fundamentals: BGP, routing and forwarding, L2/L3, and control-plane vs. data-plane concepts.


• Experience with traffic generators such as Ixia or Keysight.


• CI/CD pipeline experience and comfort in Linux with source control.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to Open/R, advanced BGP, ECMP or UCMP, and large-scale datacenter fabric topologies.


• Experience qualifying network hardware, optics, or vendor NOS such as Arista EOS.


• Familiarity with lab automation, device provisioning, and scale or performance testing.


• Bachelor of Science in a relevant field or equivalent network engineering background.


• 5-8+ years of experience in software or network test automation or QA engineering.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Fair Chance Notice

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some material job duties of this position, including adherence to company policies, sound judgment, effective stress management, safe and respectful conduct, trustworthiness, meeting client expectations and requirements, and safeguarding business operations and company reputation.

Interested? Apply Now!

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