Senior Test Engineer

Saxon Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm seeks a Senior Test Engineer to work on innovative projects in Edinburgh. This remote or hybrid role involves validating IP routing in virtualized systems and requires extensive networking experience, particularly with Multicast and advanced protocols. Candidates should be proficient in Python automation and possess strong test planning and collaboration skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and a positive work environment focusing on personal growth, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on networking experience with advanced IP Routing protocols.
• Proficiency in building automation frameworks using Python, Git, and Pytest.
• Strong skills in test planning and defect management.

Responsibilities

• Validate cutting-edge IP routing and Multicast capabilities.
• Collaborate to resolve complex defects efficiently.
• Build automation frameworks to enhance validation processes.

Skills

Networking experience with Multicast

Proficiency in Python automation

Test planning skills

Defect management skills

Collaboration abilities

Tools

Git

Pytest

Job description

Overview

Senior Test Engineer Networking - Remote or Hybrid Edinburgh

As a Lead/Senior Test Engineer/Network Automation Engineer in this high-speed connectivity Networking Technology company you’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative, challenging projects where you’ll learn something new in emerging Network technologies.

You’ll enjoy career growth opportunities, taking on more complex and system wide responsibilities exerting more influence on the Product, with impactful work, either progressing up the individual Contributor Technical ladder or moving to a Managerial strand and taking ownership of teams.

You’ll benefit from an environment focused on personalised and flexible work that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging.

The role is Fully Remote with occasional trips to Edinburgh ORHybrid of 1 day a week in the Edinburgh office.

What you'll do

We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Test Engineer to validate cutting-edge IP routing and Multicast capabilities in high-performance, virtualized network systems

• Test and troubleshoot advanced IP Routing protocols, including Multicast, MVPN, PIM, SR-MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, and IPv6, within container-based microservices architectures
• Collaborate across development, QA, and customer teams to resolve complex defects efficiently
• Build automation frameworks using Python, Git, and Pytest, while exploring AI-powered testing with Gen-AI and AI/ML tools to enhance validation processes
• Contribute to test strategy, coverage, and risk-aware methodologies to strengthen quality assurance
• Deliver high-quality features for AI Connect, data center, and next-generation service provider networks in Agile sprint cycles.

What you'll need - Must Haves

• Extensive hands-on networking experience with Multicast, MVPN, PIM, BGP, and advanced IP Routing protocols
• Proficiency in Python automation, along with experience using Git and Pytest
• Strong skills in test planning, defect management, and problem-solving
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Understanding of software development and testing processes, particularly leveraging AI to improve quality assurance.

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with NETCONF/YANG protocols
• Knowledge of AI-driven testing methodologies, Generative AI, and AI/ML tools
• Experience in using AI to optimize and enhance testing processes.

About the company

A well established, global high technology business dedicated to Networking, Routing Systems, Optical and Automation Software. With the growth of AI and it's impact on Data Centres you'll benefit from this growing Technology area with the launch of new next generation Products.

You'll learn from Industry experts. The company have an excellent staff retention with a stable workforce, offering global significance and reach with full autonomy. On offer is a first class salary depending on experience + great Benefits, with a commitment to inclusion, diversity and good work-life balance.

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