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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Nexthop Systems Inc
- **Location:** Angier, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Apple IOS, Automation of Tests, Network Operating System (NOS), Cloud Computing, Databases, Software Debugging, Junos, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning and Design, Network Administration, Network Protocols, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Regression Testing, Ansible, Microsoft Copilot, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Scripting, Computer Network Technologies, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Containerization, Information Technology, Google Gemini, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/test-engineer-angier-nc--15d7963d-cf95-40e4-a288-c24543df33ab

## About the Role

Testing, Cloud Computing, Network Administration/Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technical Delivery, System Operations, Testing, Regression Testing, Quality Metrics, Software Testing, Qualifications: Were seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup and possess exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong aptitude for taking initiative and learning. Additionally we value individuals who practice and instill customer empathy. The following skills are essential for this role:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience in test, QA, solutions testing roles. Hands-on testing experience is a MUST.

Proficient in networking technologies software, network protocols, network designs and deployments with hands-on experience across diverse Network Operating Systems (NOS) such as IOS, IOS-XR, EOS, and Junos Proficient in working with well-known Traffic Generators and network test hardware and software solutions

Experience with SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud) or any Open source OS is highly desirable Proven ability to write good test plans and effectively debug and troubleshoot complex networking issues (hardware and software) Strong written and verbal communication skills is a must Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python), programming languages (C, C+), automation tools (e.g. Ansible), AI development tools (e.g. Gemini, Co-pilot, Augment; etc) is a plus Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker) and databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) is a plus

## Description

Testing of products and solutions - the testing can span platform testing, functional testing, feature testing, solution testing and regression testing. Manual testing as well as building and enhancing test automation with scripting Design and maintain testbeds, qualify software releases and deliver on quality metrics Collaborate with POC eng for any customer specific testing efforts during POCs as needed Collaborate with and help Eng teams (SW, HW, Support) in reproducing faults, as needed and regularly update test scripts to prevent recurrence of bugs