QA Engineering Professional

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment in the UK is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to build automated tests for embedded hardware, firmware, and client apps in a hybrid UK role on a 12-month contract.

You will automate testing using Robot Framework and Python, work with Linux, Docker, VMs, Git, and Jira, and collaborate in an Agile team to ensure quality across home gateway devices and connectivity services.

Qualifications

• Automation: Robot Framework and Python proficiency.
• Experience with Linux and containerized environments (Docker).
• Familiarity with VMs, Git, and Jira in an Agile setting.
• Understanding of embedded hardware testing and home networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Automate Testing: Design and develop automated test scripts for embedded hardware, firmware, and client apps.
• Solve Complex Issues: Diagnose and resolve high-impact network and hardware issues.
• Agile Collaboration: Work within a delivery squad alongside hardware, software, and networking engineers.
• Quality Assurance: Provide technical QA guidance and support CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Testing automation

Embedded testing

Problem solving

Tools

Robot Framework

Python

Linux

Docker

VMs

Git

Jira

Job description

QA Automation Engineer (Robot Framework & Python)

Location: UK (Hybrid) Contract Duration: 12 Months

The Opportunity

Join a leading UK Telecommunications provider developing next-generation home connectivity devices. In this role, you will build automated tests for smart routers, Wi‑Fi extenders, and 4G/5G backup hubs that power millions of connected homes and businesses across the UK.

What You’ll Do

• Automate Testing: Design and develop automated test scripts for embedded hardware, firmware, and client apps.
• Solve Complex Issues: Diagnose and resolve high-impact, cross-domain network and hardware issues.
• Agile Collaboration: Work within a dedicated delivery squad alongside hardware, software, and networking engineers.
• Quality Assurance: Provide technical QA guidance and support continuous delivery pipelines.

What You Need

• Automation: Strong proficiency in Robot Framework and Python.
• Systems & Tools: Hands‑on experience with Linux, Docker, VMs, Git, and Jira.
• Networking Knowledge: Understanding of Home Gateway/Broadband technologies (Wi‑Fi, FTTP, xDSL, IPv4/IPv6, 4G/5G).
• Agile Mindset: Proven track record working in Scrum/Agile environments.