Senior SDET – Networking (Dubai or Remote)

About the role

Gateworth Group is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) specializing in networking. The role involves designing and implementing large‑scale automated testing systems for data‑center and telco environments, either from Dubai or remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Build scalable automated test frameworks for high‑traffic networking environments.
• Create realistic simulation setups mirroring customer network designs, including EVPN fabrics and MPLS architectures.
• Lead CI/CD processes for continuous validation of network operating system releases.
• Develop and maintain Python‑based test suites using modern automation frameworks.
• Coach junior SDETs and QA engineers on coding standards and automation techniques.
• Collaborate with engineering leads to ensure test coverage aligns with feature roadmaps.

Required profile

• 6+ years of experience in automation engineering, preferably in networking or distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of datacenter networking protocols such as BGP, EVPN, and MPLS.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools and automation workflows.

Required skills

• Python
• Bash
• pytest or nose
• Jenkins
• Ansible
• Git‑based workflows
• CI/CD pipelines
• Networking protocols: BGP, EVPN, MPLS

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus family benefits and variable compensation.
• Option to work from Dubai or remotely.