Network Test Engineer Senior Specialist

Telstra Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Telstra is seeking a seasoned Senior Network Test Engineer in Bengaluru to lead end-to-end testing of mobile/core networks and automation initiatives. You will drive verification across devices, applications, and changes, ensuring customer experience remains optimal.

The role emphasizes Python-based automation, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners in infrastructure and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Mobile Core Networks and IMS Core.
• Proficient in Python-based automation and API integration.
• Experience with 5G Core SBA, VoLTE, and CI/CD practices.
• Familiar with REST APIs and network automation tooling.
• Cloud deployment and container orchestration understanding.

Responsibilities

• Work across Mobile Core and IMS Core networks.
• Contribute to network architecture across product/platform networks.
• Work with VoLTE and 5G Core SBA.
• Develop and maintain network automation with Python and Robot Framework.
• Build and use REST APIs to support automation and integration.
• Drive automation through CI/CD practices.
• Support deployment and configuration in cloud networks.
• Apply telecom protocols knowledge to integration and troubleshooting.
• Work with modern tech like network slicing, edge computing, and orchestration.

Skills

Mobile Core

IMS Core

VoLTE

5G SBA

Python

CI/CD

Automation

REST APIs

Cloud concepts

Kubernetes

OpenStack

Tools

Robot Framework

Kubernetes

OpenStack

Job description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 31 Oct 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Network Test Engineer Senior Specialist

Job Summary

The Senior Network Test Engineer plays a key role to ensuring that any device, application and/or change to the network delivers an outstanding customer experience You lead business and product verification testing of end to end solutions prior to deployment; unit testing of complete product lifecycles; and ensure that devices are compatible with the network, without degrading the customer experience of other devices on the network. The Senior Network Test Engineer uses deep expertise in planning, designing, automating and conducting testing across a wide range of network technologies. You collaborate and partner with internal technical teams and external suppliers/partners, to ensure testing is completed according to plan, and all new and existing Telstra products, systems, platforms and networks perform to the highest standard.

Job Description

Who We Are

Telstra is Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries. In India, we’re building a platform for innovative delivery and engagement that will strengthen our position as an industry leader. We’ve grown quickly since our inception in 2019, now with offices in Pune and Bangalore

Focus of the Role

We’re looking for an experienced telecom professional with strong expertise across Mobile Core, IMS Core, VoLTE and 5G Core, combined with hands‑on capability in Python-based automation, API integration and CI/CD. The role will focus on working across complex product and platform network environments, bringing together deep telecom network knowledge with automation practices to support modern, scalable network solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across Mobile Core and IMS Core network environments.
• Contribute to network architecture across product and platform networks.
• Work with VoLTE and 5G Core Service-Based Architecture (SBA).
• Develop and maintain network automation using Python and Robot Framework.
• Build and work with REST APIs to support automation and integration.
• Drive automation through CI/CD practices.
• Support deployment and configuration within cloud-based network environments.
• Apply telecom protocol knowledge across network integration, troubleshooting and solution delivery.
• Work with modern network technologies including network slicing, edge computing and orchestration.
• Support virtualised/containerised network environments where required.

Technical Skills Must Have

• Strong hands‑on experience with Mobile Core Networks.
• Strong knowledge of IMS Core.
• Experience with network architecture, particularly product and platform networks.
• Strong understanding of VoLTE.
• Hands‑on knowledge of 5G Core Service-Based Architecture.
• Strong programming/scripting experience with Python.
• Experience with Robot Framework.
• Experience working with REST APIs.
• Strong expertise for automation and CI/CD.
• Good to Have Strong understanding of telecom and networking protocols including: SIP Diameter TCP/IP GTP HTTP/HTTP2 Knowledge of network slicing, edge computing and orchestration.
• Experience with cloud deployment and configuration.
• Experience with Red Hat OpenStack.
• Experience with Kubernetes deployment.

Essential Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability within complex telecom network environments.
• Ability to combine traditional telecom core expertise with modern automation practices.
• Comfortable working across network architecture, automation and cloud/virtualised environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network and integration issues.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills when working across technical and engineering teams.

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

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We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too.

Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. [e-mail].

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