Infrastructure Test Lead SC

Sanderson; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Infrastructure QA Lead to oversee QA and test deliverables for data center infrastructure. This fully remote role involves validating network designs, managing a team of QA engineers, and ensuring high-quality performance testing. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of networking protocols and hardware, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will drive innovation and quality assurance in network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and hardware.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret network logs.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of test documentation.
• Validate infrastructure designs and network configurations.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into test scenarios.

Skills

Networking Protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs)

Network Hardware (Routers, Switches, Firewalls)

Network Simulation Tools (SIPp, iPerf, JMeter, Solarwinds)

VMWare Platform Management

Analytical and Diagnostic Skills

Communication and Collaboration Skills

Job description

Infrastructure QA Lead (SC Cleared or Clearable)

Fully Remote

Overview:

The Infrastructure QA Lead (SC Cleared or Clearable) will join a leading organization to drive efforts in producing QA and test deliverables, validating data centre infrastructure designs, including network design, performance, and implementation.

Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
• Familiarity with network hardware (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls).
• Experience with network simulation tools and monitoring platforms (e.g., SIPp, iPerf, JMeter, Solarwinds).
• Knowledge of VMWare platform management and monitoring.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret packet captures, network logs, and performance testing results effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage a team of non-functional QA engineers through technical issues.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and maintenance of test documentation (test plans and test specifications/scripts) with the team.
• Validate infrastructure designs, network configurations, protocols, and interoperability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and designs, supporting the translation into test scenarios and scripts.
• Collaborate with customers to understand network design and performance considerations.
• Identify design issues and raise queries to support accurate test development.
• Identify opportunities for automation of test activities where possible.
• Support the test execution process for each test phase.
• Serve as an escalation point for matters related to infrastructure, network, and performance QA activities.
• Provide technical expertise in network and performance QA testing, automation, processes, tools, and techniques across teams and clients.