Telecom Data Core Test Engineer – 4G/5G Network Validation

Capgemini Engineering; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Telecom Test Engineer with hands-on experience in the Mobile Data Core domain to join our testing and validation team in Reading. You will validate 4G LTE EPC and 5G Core functions and ensure end-to-end performance and reliability.

You will design and execute test cases, analyze protocols, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with development, SI, and operations. The role requires 3–8 years telecom testing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in Telecom Testing with a focus on Data Core networks.
• Strong understanding of LTE EPC and 5G Core architecture.

Responsibilities

• Validating 4G LTE EPC and 5G Core network functions
• Ensuring end-to-end functionality, performance, interoperability, and reliability of packet core solutions
• Designing and executing test cases, analyzing network protocols, troubleshooting issues
• Collaborating with development, system integration, and operations teams.

Skills

Telecom testing

4G LTE EPC

5G Core

Test case design

Network protocol analysis

Python

Linux

Automation scripting

Interoperability testing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Postman

REST testing

Job description

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Telecom Test Engineer with hands-on experience in the Mobile Data Core domain to join our testing and validation team in Reading. You will validate 4G LTE EPC and 5G Core functions and ensure end-to-end performance and reliability.

You will design and execute test cases, analyze protocols, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with development, SI, and operations. The role requires 3–8 years telecom testing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.