Remote E2E Tester - 5G Core & IMS Protocols (Europe)

MLR Associates Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

MLR Associates Ltd is seeking an experienced Solution Services E2E Tester for a remote contract (Europe location mandatory). You will own end-to-end testing across IMS, PaCO, SDM, and 5G Core, performing protocol testing (HTTP2, SIP, MAP, Diameter) and Wireshark log analysis. Cloud-native CNF/VNF validation on Kubernetes and Docker is required.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design test scenarios, and document results while adhering to telecom standards and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or engineering discipline in a related technical field.
• 3+ years hands-on testing in IMS/SDM/PaCO or 5G Core domains.
• Strong knowledge of 2G/3G/4G/5G architectures and core network interfaces.
• Proficiency in protocol testing of HTTP2, SIP, MAP, Diameter.
• Experience with cloud, virtualization, VNF/CNF deployments on Kubernetes and Docker.
• Wireshark-based packet capture analysis and log debugging capabilities.
• Python scripting for test automation and log parsing.
• Excellent written/verbal communication; residency in Europe is required for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design test scenarios and run end-to-end tests for IMS, PaCO, SDM, and 5G Core networks.
• Execute protocol test suites across HTTP2, SIP, MAP, Diameter in virtualized telecom environments.
• Analyze Wireshark captures and perform deep-dive log analysis to troubleshoot issues.
• Validate CNF/VNF deployments on Kubernetes and Docker platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure high-quality software deliveries and clear defect tracking.
• Develop understanding of test environments, call flows, and system functionality.

Skills

IMS domain knowledge

PaCO knowledge

SDM knowledge

5G Core knowledge

HTTP2 protocol testing

SIP protocol testing

MAP protocol testing

Diameter protocol testing

Wireshark analysis

Kubernetes

Docker

Python for test automation

Communication skills

Residency in Europe

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Telecommunications

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Wireshark

Job description

MLR Associates Ltd is seeking an experienced Solution Services E2E Tester for a remote contract (Europe location mandatory). You will own end-to-end testing across IMS, PaCO, SDM, and 5G Core, performing protocol testing (HTTP2, SIP, MAP, Diameter) and Wireshark log analysis. Cloud-native CNF/VNF validation on Kubernetes and Docker is required.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, design test scenarios, and document results while adhering to telecom standards and project timelines.