At a Glance
- Tasks: Test and validate cutting-edge network infrastructure, including SD-WAN and connectivity solutions.
- Company: Join a global service provider leading in telecom innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive contract pay, flexible work locations, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with experts and mentor junior testers in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the fast-paced world of network technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in telecom/network testing with hands-on experience in SD-WAN and protocols.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are hiring "Senior Network Test Engineer – SD-WAN & Network Infrastructure" for a global service provider based out of :
- London Speechmark / Newbury / Birmingham Small Heath / Manchester / Glasgow -
- Telecom/network infrastructure testing experience mandatory
Contract
6–12 Months Fixed-Term Contract
Clearance
SC Cleared / Eligible for SC Clearance
Experience
5+ Years
Role Overview
The successful candidate must have practical experience testing and validating
SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, routing and switching, network protocols, connectivity, data centre infrastructure and network performance .
This is not a generic software QA or automation testing role . Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience with network infrastructure testing and troubleshooting .
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, execute and manage end-to-end testing for telecom and network infrastructure projects.
- Create and review test cases, test scripts, test plans and execution evidence.
- Perform
SIT, Functional, Non-Functional, DR and OAT testing .
- Execute network and connectivity testing across
SD-WAN, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi and Data Centre environments .
- Validate routers, switches, firewalls and network infrastructure components.
- Perform testing and troubleshooting of
TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS and NAT .
- Validate routing and switching technologies, including
BGP and OSPF .
- Perform
SD-WAN validation, connectivity testing and troubleshooting .
- Conduct network performance testing, including throughput, latency, jitter and packet-loss validation.
- Use network performance and traffic-generation tools such as i Perf, Spirent, Ix Network/Ixia or similar tools .
- Perform
RFC 2544 testing and network performance benchmarking .
- Test
SIP/Vo IP and Unified Communications connectivity where required.
- Support Data Centre, Cloud and network infrastructure testing.
- Manage the full defect lifecycle, including defect logging, root cause analysis, retesting and closure.
- Work from
HLD, LLD, Test Plans and technical requirements .
- Maintain requirements traceability, ALM and test reporting.
- Prepare and maintain test environments and network test labs.
- Mentor junior testers and collaborate with network architects, engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Essential Experience
- Minimum
5 years of hands-on telecom/network infrastructure testing experience .
- Strong experience testing enterprise or telecom network infrastructure .
- Hands-on experience with
SD-WAN, routing, switching and network connectivity testing .
- Experience testing network protocols including
TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS and NAT .
- Experience with routing protocols such as
BGP and OSPF .
- Experience using network testing/performance tools such as i Perf, Spirent, Ix Network/Ixia or similar .
- Experience performing network performance testing and RFC 2544 testing .
- Ability to create and execute test cases from
HLD, LLD and Test Plans .
- Strong experience in defect management, root cause analysis and retesting.
- Experience with ALM or equivalent test management tools.
Senior Network Test Engineer – SD-WAN & Network Infrastructure employer: Syncarp
Syncarp is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and collaboration in the healthcare technology sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and support. Located in the vibrant city of London, our team enjoys a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity and impactful contributions to meaningful digital transformation initiatives in healthcare.
