Quality Engineer – Solution Engineering

Overview As a Quality Engineer on the Solution Engineering Quality team, you design and maintain automated testing for multi-service cloud-native architectures across Cisco Secure Access and Umbrella platforms. You identify architectural risks affecting functionality, performance and scalability, preventing production regressions. You collaborate with development and security teams to root-cause issues and accelerate resolution, while driving test innovation with new tools and approaches. This hybrid RTP, NC role involves cross-functional impact and opportunities to shape platform reliability. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, dental and vision insurance401(k) with matchingpaid parental leavepaid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leaverestricted stock units grantsvolunteer days ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks for cloud-native architecturesValidate multi-service systems from concept to post-launchEvaluate architectural risks affecting functionality, performance, and scalabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities and root causesAccelerate time-to-resolution for stability issuesDrive continuous test innovation by benchmarking new technologies and tools Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)6+ years of software quality engineering, system testing, or test automationProgramming/scripting with Python or Go (Golang)Experience testing cloud-native architectures using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/GCPExperience with core networking protocols and VPN technologies (TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, DTLS, IPsec, IKEv2)Collaborative mindsetAnalytical problem-solvingEffective technical communication across teamsPython or GoDockerKubernetes