Lab Infrastructure Engineer (QA)

Matchtech; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day rate £350

6 month contract

On-site work

Exposure to next-gen broadband tech

Skilled engineering team

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Lab Infrastructure Engineer in Ipswich for a 6-month, on-site contract. The role focuses on developing Python automation scripts, building CPE test environments, and supporting broadband/home gateway testing within Agile teams.

You will work with Linux, Docker, VM environments, and RF/wireless tech to deliver next-generation broadband solutions in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• Strong Python experience
• Linux administration knowledge
• Docker and containerisation
• Virtual machine environments
• Git / GitLab
• Agile and Scrum environments
• Broadband technologies including FTTP, xDSL, IPv4/IPv6, PPP, Wi-Fi, UPnP, 4G/5G
• CPE / Home Gateway testing experience
• RF fundamentals
• Wireless networking expertise
• Telecoms industry experience

Responsibilities

• Developing Python-based automation test scripts
• Building and improving CPE test environments
• Supporting broadband and home gateway product testing
• Working within Agile delivery teams
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Using Git, GitLab and JIRA to support delivery

Skills

Python

Linux

Docker

Git/GitLab

Agile/Scrum

RF fundamentals

Wireless networking

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Lab Infrastructure Engineer

Ipswich | £350 per day | 6 Month Contract | 5 Days On Site (lab based work)

We're supporting a major telecommunications organisation that is investing heavily in next-generation broadband and connectivity platforms.

They are looking for an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join a highly technical engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining automated testing solutions across broadband and home networking products.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing Python-based automation test scripts
• Building and improving CPE test environments
• Supporting broadband and home gateway product testing
• Working within Agile delivery teams
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Using Git, GitLab and JIRA to support delivery

Technical Requirements

• Strong Python experience
• Linux administration knowledge
• Docker and containerisation
• Virtual machine environments
• Git / GitLab
• Agile and Scrum environments
• Broadband technologies including:
  • FTTP
  • xDSL
  • IPv4 / IPv6
  • PPP
  • Wi-Fi
  • UPnP
  • 4G / 5G

• CPE / Home Gateway testing experience
• RF fundamentals
• Wireless networking expertise
• Telecoms industry experience

What You'll Get

• £350 per day
• Initial 6 month contract
• Long-term programme potential
• Exposure to next-generation broadband technologies
• Opportunity to work within a highly skilled engineering team