Network Test Automation Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Ipswich is seeking a Network Test Automation Engineer to design and implement automated testing for complex networking platforms. You will work on validating networking products, automating test cases, and integrating tests into CI/CD workflows.

The role requires hands-on experience with network protocols, Robot Framework, Python, and GitLab CI/CD, plus Linux/Unix familiarity. You will collaborate with Development, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams to improve test

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience validating networking products and services.
• Experience automating test cases for network systems.
• Proficient in Robot Framework automation.
• Strong scripting in Python.
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines, especially GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans for networking platforms.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Robot Framework and Python.
• Validate network protocols, configurations, and connectivity.
• Integrate automated test suites into GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform functional, regression, system, integration, and performance testing.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and collaborate with Development, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams.
• Execute and monitor automated testing during release cycles.
• Prepare test reports, defect analysis, and quality metrics.
• Contribute to test framework enhancements and automation best practices.

Skills

Network Testing

Robot Framework

Python

GitLab CI/CD

Linux/Unix

Test Automation

TCP/IP

Selenium

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Network Test Automation Engineer with strong experience in Network Testing, Robot Framework, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in validating networking products/services, automating test cases, and integrating automated test suites into CI/CD environments.

Your responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for networking applications and platforms.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Robot Framework and Python.
• Validate network protocols, configurations, and end-to-end connectivity.
• Integrate automated test suites into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing practices.
• Perform functional, regression, system, integration, and performance testing.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and work closely with Development, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams.
• Execute and monitor automated testing as part of release and deployment cycles.
• Prepare test reports, defect analysis, and quality metrics.
• Contribute to test framework enhancements and automation best practices.

Required Experience

• Strong experience in Network Testing.
• Hands-on experience with networking concepts and protocols such as:
• TCP/IP
• UDP
• DNS
• DHCP
• VLAN
• VPN
• Routing & Switching
• BGP / OSPF (preferred)
• Experience in Robot Framework automation.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in Python / Selenium.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools.