Senior Software Engineer (Python / Automation / Storage)

About the role

NetApp is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for its Core Data Foundation (CDF) team in Bangalore. The CDF team focuses on the quality, reliability, scalability and performance of storage solutions used across engineered systems and cloud services, including ONTAP, the anti-ransomware and encryption data management capabilities, and Core WAFL features. The engineer drives test strategy, automation, feature validation and end-to-end customer workflow testing.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in functional, integration, system, stress and scale testing of enterprise storage products.
• Strong expertise in test planning, feature validation and end-to-end quality ownership.
• Experience driving quality strategy, release readiness and automation-first testing practices.
• Experience using GenAI-powered tools and automation to improve testing efficiency, defect detection and coverage.
• Proven ability to collaborate with development, support and product teams, and demonstrated technical leadership through feature ownership, mentoring and quality process improvements.
• Experience in Agile environments with a focus on customer-centric validation.
• Typically 8-12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's degree.

Required skills

• Python-based test automation frameworks and validation infrastructure development.
• Debugging, troubleshooting and root cause analysis across complex software systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

The company describes a hybrid working environment, with in-office and/or in-person expectations shared during recruitment. Applications are submitted only through the company website; direct contact with employees or recruiters does not affect the process.