Lab Infrastructure Engineer (QA)

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

Job summary

Infosec is seeking a Lab Infrastructure Engineer for an Ipswich-based, on-site contract. You will automate tests, build CPE test environments, and support broadband/home gateway product testing within Agile teams.

The role requires strong Python, Linux, Docker, and telecoms expertise, with experience in RF and wireless networking. 5 days on-site in Ipswich, 350/day, initial 6 months, with long-term opportunities.

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

Virtual machines

Git/GitLab

Agile/Scrum

CPE/Home Gateway testing

RF fundamentals

Wireless networking

Telecoms industry experience

Tools

Git / GitLab

Docker

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