Qode

Senior Network & AI Solutions Architect

  • Qode

Job Description

Designation     : Senior Network & AI Solutions Architect
Job Location    : Remote (India)
Key Responsibilities 
·     Provide technical and architectural leadership to engineering teams. 
·     Design and review scalable solutions for network testing and automation. 
·     Guide engineers in L2/L3 networking testing activities. 
·     Define automation strategies and optimize test frameworks. 
·     Identify opportunities to integrate AI-based automation and intelligent workflows. 
·     Guide teams on usage and implementation of AI tools and platforms. 
·     Support engineers in solving complex technical and architectural challenges. 
·     Review system design, code quality, and technical implementation. 
·     Lead technical discussions with stakeholders and customers. 
·     Mentor engineers and improve technical capabilities of the team. 
·     Evaluate emerging technologies, AI tools, and automation frameworks. 
 
Primary Technical Requirements (Networking & Automation) 
Networking Expertise 
·     Strong experience in Layer 2 / Layer 3 network protocols: 
o  STP, RSTP, MSTP, VLAN, 802.1Q, Ethernet Services, Link Aggregation (LAG), 802.1x 
o  RIP, OSPF, BGP, IGMP, ICMP, PIM, QoS, IPv6 
·     Experience with switches and routers architecture and testing 
·     Knowledge of authentication protocols (RADIUS, TACACS+) 
Network Testing & Automation 
·     Experience in network protocol development/testing. 
·     Strong background in test automation frameworks. 
·     Experience writing and optimizing automation scripts. 
·     Defect triaging and debugging experience. 
·     Hands-on scripting experience: 
o  Python / Java 
o  Selenium / Cypress 
·     Experience with testing tools (e.g., Ixia). 
 
AI & Automation Exposure (Required) 
·     Understanding of AI/ML concepts and practical applications. 
·     Exposure to AI tools, platforms, and AI-based automation solutions. 
·     Ability to guide teams in implementing AI-driven testing or automation. 
·     Experience evaluating AI tools for engineering workflows. 
·     Awareness of Generative AI or intelligent automation solutions. 
·     Ability to identify opportunities for AI integration in engineering processes. 
 
Experience Required 
·     13+ years of experience in networking, test automation, or software engineering. 
·     Proven experience in technical leadership or architecture roles. 
·     Experience working with enterprise-scale systems. 
 
Educational Qualification 
·     B.E / B.Tech / MCA / Master’s in Computer Science / IT or equivalent. 
·     CCNA or relevant networking certifications preferred