Senior Network & AI Solutions Architect

Designation : Senior Network & AI Solutions ArchitectJob 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