Quality Assurance Engineer

Randstad Digital; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Digital in Ipswich is seeking a QA Automation Engineer on a 12-month contract to join a high-performing Agile squad testing embedded firmware inside next-generation connectivity hardware, including broadband hubs and modems.

You will automate test cases using Robot Framework and Python, with hands-on Linux, Docker and VM infrastructure, and apply networking standards (FTTP, IPv4/IPv6) in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Automation using Robot Framework and Python.
• Experience testing embedded firmware and CPE devices.
• Hands-on Linux, Docker, and VM infrastructure exposure.
• Knowledge of Broadband/Gateway standards (FTTP, IPv4/IPv6).

Responsibilities

• Test embedded firmware in connectivity hardware.
• Collaborate in an Agile squad to validate hardware and software.
• Automate test cases using Robot Framework and Python.
• Ensure compatibility with Broadband/Gateway standards.

Skills

Robot Framework

Python

Embedded firmware testing

Linux

Networking concepts

Tools

Docker

Virtual Machines

Job description

NEW 12-MONTH CONTRACT: QA Automation Engineer

I am partnering with one of the UK’s largest telecommunications and smart home brands to find a QA Automation Engineer for a long-term contract.

You’ll be joining a highly skilled Agile squad responsible for testing the embedded firmware inside next-generation connectivity hardware—including Broadband Smart Hubs, Wi-Fi mesh extenders, and 4G/5G hybrid modems used by millions of households.

What you need to hit the ground running:

Automation: Exceptional coding skills using Robot Framework and Python.

Hardware Testing: Proven experience testing embedded firmware, Wi-Fi routers, or CPE devices.

Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Linux, Docker, and Virtual Machines.

Networking: Understanding of Broadband/Gateway standards (FTTP, 4G/5G, IPv4/IPv6, etc.).

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Ipswich, UK (Hybrid)

If you love breaking (and fixing) complex hardware and networking gear using Python and Robot Framework, I want to hear from you!