Network Test Automation Engineer

Intec Select; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Life assurance

Training & development

Job summary

Intec Select in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Network Automation Test Engineer to validate networking products and services, develop automated test solutions, and integrate test automation into CI/CD environments.

You will design and execute test plans for networking platforms, write Robot Framework and Python scripts, and collaborate with Development, DevOps and Infrastructure teams to deliver quality releases.

Qualifications

• Hands-on testing of networking products and services
• Strong scripting and automation skills in Python
• Experience with test planning, execution and reporting
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test management tools

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.
• Perform functional, regression, system, integration and performance testing.
• Analyse test results and troubleshoot failures.
• Work closely with Development, DevOps and Infrastructure teams.
• Support automated testing across release and deployment cycles.
• Produce test reports, defect analysis and quality metrics.
• Contribute to test framework improvements and automation best practices.

Skills

Python programming

Network testing

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Tools

Robot Framework

GitLab CI/CD

Selenium

Linux/Unix

Job description

Our client, a leading global technology consultancy, is seeking an experienced Network Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Network Testing, Robot Framework, Python and GitLab CI/CD.

In this role, you will be responsible for validating networking products and services, developing automated test solutions, and integrating test automation into CI/CD environments.

Role & 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.
• Perform functional, regression, system, integration and performance testing.
• Analyse test results and troubleshoot failures.
• Work closely with Development, DevOps and Infrastructure teams.
• Support automated testing across release and deployment cycles.
• Produce test reports, defect analysis and quality metrics.
• Contribute to test framework improvements and automation best practices.

Skills & Experience

• Hands-on knowledge of:
• Routing & Switching
• Experience with BGP and/or OSPF would be advantageous.
• Strong experience with Robot Framework.
• Programming and scripting experience using Python.
• Experience with Selenium would be beneficial.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution.
• Good knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Very competitive salary and pension.
• Healthcare and life assurance.
• Access to extensive training and development resources.