Senior Telecoms Quality Assurance Engineer

Placements24; Lorenziberg; Hybrid; EUR 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Annual leave

Professional development

Innovative tech opportunities

Quality-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Telecoms QA Engineer to ensure high quality of telecom network services. The role is based in Queenstown with hybrid work arrangements in the Eastern Cape and involves designing test plans, executing diverse testing, and working closely with engineering and product teams.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of QA experience in the telecom sector, expertise in testing IP networks and wireless tech (LTE/5G), and strong scripting skills for automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Telecommunications or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in quality assurance with telecom focus.
• Experience testing telecom networks, including IP, LTE/5G, OSS/BSS.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and scripting (Selenium, Python, TCL).
• Strong QA methodologies knowledge and defect management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain test plans and scripts for telecom networks.
• Execute functional, performance, regression, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers on specs and requirements.
• Automate testing processes to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Analyze results and report on quality and defect trends.
• Participate in code reviews to advise on testability and quality.
• Stay updated with QA methodologies and telecom technologies.

Skills

QA methodologies

Test planning

Defect management

Automation testing

Scripting (Python)

Communication

Telecom QA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Selenium

Python

TCL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent telecommunications company, is seeking an experienced Senior Telecoms Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This role is pivotal in ensuring the high quality and reliability of our client's network services and products. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of QA methodologies, testing frameworks, and a strong grasp of telecommunications technologies. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying defects, and working closely with development and operations teams to resolve issues. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of exceptional telecommunications services in the Eastern Cape and beyond. The position requires a meticulous approach to quality and a commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for telecommunications network systems and applications.
• Execute various types of testing, including functional, performance, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and hardware issues using bug tracking systems.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and product managers to understand product specifications and requirements.
• Automate testing processes where feasible to improve efficiency and test coverage.
• Analyze test results and provide comprehensive reports on product quality and defect trends.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions to provide input on testability and quality.
• Stay updated with the latest QA methodologies, tools, and telecommunications technologies.

The role requires a hybrid working arrangement, involving some office-based work in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance, with a significant focus on the telecoms industry.
• Proven experience in testing telecommunications networks, including IP networking, wireless technologies (e.g., LTE, 5G), and OSS/BSS systems.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Selenium, Python, TCL).
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and defect management processes.
• Experience with performance and load testing tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• Opportunity to work with innovative telecommunications technologies.
• A collaborative and quality-focused work environment in Queenstown.