Network Test Engineer

BT Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a technical leader for Network Test activities in Ipswich. This role involves ensuring efficient testing processes, managing stakeholder relationships, and contributing to collaborative team goals. Ideal candidates will have proven network testing expertise and strong communication skills, along with a passion for technology and problem-solving.

Benefits

Annual On target bonus 10%

BT Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Direct share scheme

Exclusive colleague discounts

50% off EE mobile plans

Discounted EE TV

Working parents support

Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Network Testing including vendor code upgrades.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Certified technical knowledge of network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead Network Test activities to support development and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot issues via Test Support Portal.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Network Testing

Technical Documentation

Communication

Knowledge of IP Routing Technologies

Tools

Nokia

Cisco

Juniper

Huawei

Meraki

Job description

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• Technical Leadership of Network Test activities, delivering them as efficiently as possible to support the development and maintenance of the network platform and services.

• Adhere to all Test processes, for example; Project Tracker updates, Timesheets & Model environment best practices.

• Utilise the Model environment to verify new products before launch and validate hardware/software updates.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in project and raised via Test Support Portal.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders across and outside of the business.

• Sharing of knowledge within the team and outside of the team. Where appropriate, take ownership and coordinate.

• Contribute to Test Collaborative Goals to enable the team to go Beyond Limits.

The skills you'll need

• Network Testing (e.g. Vendor code upgrades, regression testing, in life issue testing, new feature platform/product testing).

• Other skills may be based upon a particular knowledge around (e.g. IP routing technologies, traffic generators, QoS, cloud technologies, data-warehousing).

• Proven experience in creating technical documentation.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Certified technical knowledge of network infrastructure, components including and not exhaustive; Nokia, Cisco, Juniper, Huawei and Meraki(desirable)

What you’ll be doing

• Technical Leadership of Network Test activities, delivering them as efficiently as possible to support the development and maintenance of the network platform and services.

• Adhere to all Test processes, for example; Project Tracker updates, Timesheets & Model environment best practices.

• Utilise the Model environment to verify new products before launch and validate hardware/software updates.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in project and raised via Test Support Portal.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders across and outside of the business.

• Sharing of knowledge within the team and outside of the team. Where appropriate, take ownership and coordinate.

• Contribute to Test Collaborative Goals to enable the team to go Beyond Limits.

The skills you'll need

• Network Testing (e.g. Vendor code upgrades, regression testing, in life issue testing, new feature platform/product testing).

• Other skills may be based upon a particular knowledge around (e.g. IP routing technologies, traffic generators, QoS, cloud technologies, data-warehousing).

• Proven experience in creating technical documentation.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Certified technical knowledge of network infrastructure, components including and not exhaustive; Nokia, Cisco, Juniper, Huawei and Meraki(desirable)

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE: Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us. DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT? Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team. BENEFITS:

• Annual On target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers)
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Life Assurance
• Direct share scheme
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
• My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers
• Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
• Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service with buy holiday option
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV’