Staff Software Engineer, QA (Finance)

Staff Software Engineer, QA

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled QA/Automation Engineer to join our team to validate and automate testing for Mist Systems' Network Access Control (NAC) product.

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for Mist NAC components including policy enforcement, device onboarding, posture checks, MDM integration, and more.

Collaborate with Product Managers and Developers to understand features and derive comprehensive test plans.

Validate integrations with Mist Dashboard, Juniper switches, access points, and external identity services (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, RADIUS).

Automate end-to-end workflows using Python, REST APIs, and automation frameworks.

Simulate real-world network conditions using virtual labs or physical testbeds.

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for test execution.

Perform regression, performance, scalability, and security testing for the NAC product.

Analyze logs, debug issues, and file detailed bug reports.

Engage actively in debugging live production customer issues and providing a solution

Required Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in QA or Automation engineering, preferably in networking or security products.

Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, RADIUS, 802.1X, NAC concepts).

Hands-on experience with automating REST APIs, preferably using Python and related frameworks.

Experience testing cloud-native platforms and microservices.

Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Postman, Jenkins, Docker, and Git.

Strong debugging skills and ability to troubleshoot across network layers.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Mist Systems, Juniper products, or other enterprise network access control solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, FortiNAC).

Experience with SAML/OAuth2, Identity Providers (Azure AD, Okta).

Familiarity with Zero Trust, segmentation, and endpoint posture checks.

Knowledge of test case management and reporting tools (TestRail, etc).

Additional Skills:

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_04

States with Pay Range Requirement

The expected salary/wage range for a U.S. -based hire filling this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. If this is a sales role, then the listed salary range reflects combined base salary and target-level sales compensation pay. If this is a non-sales role, then the listed salary range reflects base salary only. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html .

USD Annual Salary: $117,500.00 - $270,000.00

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