Lead Test Automation Engineer

The Select Group; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications client seeks a Lead Test Automation Engineer for a long-term remote contract. The role involves designing automation frameworks, leading a team, and leveraging Python to streamline telecom testing processes. Ideal candidates will have strong telecommunications expertise and hands-on experience with 4G/5G technologies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development/test automation experience.
• 4 years in telecommunications.
• Expert level Python skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust Python automation framework for telecom testing.
• Lead a team of 3-4 and provide mentorship.
• Analyze complex telecom test scenarios for automation.

Skills

Python programming

Telecommunications expertise

Automation frameworks

4G/5G knowledge

CI/CD integration

Version control (GIT)

Education

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree (nice to have)

Tools

GIT

Docker

Kubernetes

Neural automation tools

Job description

Lead Test Automation Engineer:
The Select Group is looking for a Lead Test Automation Engineer for one of their top telecommunication clients. This is going to be a long-term contract on a fully remote basis. We are looking for someone with telecommunications expertise to lead the test automation initiative for RAN and O-RAN. There are 500 test cases that will be automated mostly through Python.

Lead Test Automation Engineer Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree
• 7+ years of software development/test automation experience with 4 years in telecommunications
• Expert level python programming skills with experience building frameworks from scratch
• Hands on experience with 4G/5G
• Deep understanding of O-RAN
• Prior experience integrating with telecom test equipment (keysight, VIAVI preferred)
• Experience with Version control systems (GIT), CI/CD, testing frameworks

Nice to Have Skills:

• Masters Degree in relevant field
• Telecommunications certifications or network technologies
• Experience with RAN Testing, validation and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud environments
• Familiarity with RAN network KPI's and performance metrics
• Experience with network protocol analyzers and traffic generators
• Background in API Testing and RESTful service automation

Lead Test Automation Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design and develop a robust Python automation framework for telecom testing that integrateswith existing tools
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to a team of 3-4
• Analyze complex telecom test scenarios and translate them into efficient automation solutions
• Prioritize test cases based on business value and complexity
• Work closely with internal Telecom SME's
• Develop automated test cases for neural function deployment, configuration and validation
• Establish coding standards, review code, and ensure quality of automation deliverables
  

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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