Job Description
We are seeking an experienced.*Senior Test Engineer* with a strong telecommunications background to support the testing and assurance of complex mobile network solutions, including 4G/5G core network services.
The successful candidate will be responsible for test planning, design, execution, defect management and reporting, ensuring new and existing network services meet technical, operational and business requirements.
You will work closely with Network Design, Operations, Engineering teams and third-party suppliers to deliver high-quality solutions into production environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end test analysis, planning, design, execution and reporting for telecoms projects.
- Develop and execute test strategies, test plans, test cases and test scripts.
- Validate 4G/5G network services, signalling flows and associated protocols.
- Manage defects, investigate technical issues and coordinate resolution with engineering teams and suppliers.
- Implement and maintain Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) processes.
- Utilise test management platforms such as HP ALM.
- Support test automation, simulators and technical test environments.
- Maintain the stability, integrity and availability of test platforms.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to other test engineers.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful delivery against project milestones.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Test Engineer or Senior Test Engineer within the telecommunications industry.
- Strong understanding of.*4G/LTE and 5G call flows, protocols and network architecture*.
- Experience across the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
- Hands-on experience in test analysis, test design, execution and defect management.
- Experience using.*HP ALM* or similar test management tools.
- Knowledge of test automation tools and/or network test simulators.
- ISTQB certification.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Experience working with third-party vendors and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and technical documentation skills.
Desirable Technical Experience
- Experience in one or more of the following telecommunications domains would be advantageous:
- *Mobile Core/IMS:* SBC, P-CSCF, I-CSCF, S-CSCF, MRF, HSS and Application Servers.
- *Policy & Charging:* PCRF, OCS, online and offline charging systems.
- *Messaging Platforms:* SMSC and MMSC.
- *Subscriber Management:* HLR, HSS and SDM.
- *MVNO Platforms:* Mobile Virtual Network Operator architecture and integration.
- *Cloud-Based Telecoms:* Testing and assurance of cloud-hosted telecom network functions.
- *Billing Systems:* Charging, billing integration and service validation.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mobile telecommunications, combined with practical experience delivering complex test programmes.
You should be comfortable working independently, leading technical investigations and collaborating with network architects, operations teams and technology vendors.