Network Test Engineer

Beyond Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Recruitment in Auckland, North Island is seeking an experienced Network Test Engineer to join a high-performing team on a 6-month contract. You will design and execute end-to-end testing across telecom network applications, APIs and integrated systems.

You will develop and maintain Playwright-based automation frameworks to improve test coverage, reduce manual testing and enable faster delivery. The role requires strong telecom domain expertise, 4G/5G knowledge, MBT techniques and

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Telecom Testing.
• Hands-on Playwright test automation experience.
• Experience across 4G/5G networks, OSS/BSS and IMS.
• MBT (Model-Based Testing) techniques knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end test scenarios for telecom networks, APIs and integrated systems.
• Perform testing across 4G/5G networks, OSS/BSS and IMS environments.
• Develop and maintain Playwright-based automation frameworks for UI, API and end-to-end testing.
• Improve automated test coverage and reduce manual testing effort.
• Apply MBT techniques to support effective test design and coverage.
• Analyse and troubleshoot issues across complex telecom systems and network integrations.
• Work closely with development, engineering and business teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills

Telecom Testing

4G/5G knowledge

OSS/BSS/IMS

SIP

Diameter

GTP

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Playwright

Job description

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Beyond Recruitment - Auckland, North Island

• Network Test Engineer - Telecom
• Contract: 6 months
• Rate: Up to $700 per day
• Location: Auckland, New Zealand

We are looking for an experienced Network Test Engineer to join a high-performing team on a 6-month contract. This role will suit someone with strong telecom domain expertise and hands-on experience in network testing and test automation using Playwright.

About the Role

You will be responsible for designing and executing end-to-end testing across telecom network applications, APIs and integrated systems. You will also develop and maintain automation frameworks to improve test coverage, efficiency and reduce manual testing effort.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end test scenarios for telecom network applications, APIs and integrated systems.
• Perform testing across 4G/5G networks, OSS/BSS and IMS environments.
• Develop and maintain Playwright-based automation frameworks for UI, API and end-to-end testing.
• Improve automated test coverage and reduce manual testing effort.
• Apply Model-Based Testing (MBT) techniques to support effective test design and coverage.
• Analyse and troubleshoot issues across complex telecom systems and network integrations.
• Work closely with development, engineering and business teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 5 years of experience in Telecom Testing.
• Strong knowledge of 4G/5G, OSS/BSS and IMS.
• Good understanding of telecom network protocols, including SIP, Diameter and GTP.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright test automation.
• Experience testing UI, APIs and integrated end-to-end systems.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Testing (MBT) techniques.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level Network Test Engineer to work on complex telecom technologies and contribute to the delivery of high-quality network solutions.

Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application

Ref:133265

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