OSS Test Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Umhlanga Rocks; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment firm is looking for an OSS Test Engineer in Umhlanga, South Africa. This role involves testing and validating Network Automation solutions within an established framework. Key responsibilities include testing network applications, executing tests, documenting results, and collaborating with developers. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Perl, Python, and network concepts. Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV via email.

Qualifications

• Professional-level software development skills.
• Strong experience with Perl and Python.
• Experience with XML or XML-like programming languages.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts.
• Proven experience in testing and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Test network automation applications including service provisioning, OS upgrades, and service migration.
• Execute tests using existing testing catalogues.
• Create, maintain, and update testing catalogues as required.
• Document test results in a clear, structured format.
• Support end-to-end testing during IT-led development projects.
• Identify, analyse, and report issues to developers and stakeholders.

Skills

Software development skills

Experience with Perl

Experience with Python

Experience with XML

Understanding of networking concepts

Experience in testing and quality assurance

Knowledge of Stablenet (Infosim)

Job description

OSS Test Engineer – Network Automation
Location: Umhlanga, South Africa
Duration: 12 months + extensions or permanent
Start Date: January
Sector: Telecom

Role Overview

We are seeking an Automation Solutions Test Engineer to support our client in the testing and validation of Network Automation solutions within an established automation framework. You will work closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, reliable automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Test network automation applications including service provisioning, OS upgrades, and service migration.
• Execute tests using existing testing catalogues (full applications or functional components).
• Create, maintain, and update testing catalogues as required.
• Document test results in a clear, structured format.
• Support end-to-end testing during IT-led development projects.
• Identify, analyse, and report issues clearly to developers and stakeholders.

Skills & Technical Environment

• Professional-level software development skills.
• Strong experience with Perl and Python.
• Experience with XML or XML-like programming languages.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts.
• Proven experience in testing and quality assurance.
• Nice to have: Stablenet (Infosim) know-how.
• Automation framework based on Stablenet (Infosim).
• Network vendors in scope: Cisco, Huawei, Juniper, Nokia, RAD, Accedian, Ciena, Infinera, Fortinet.

Interested?

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and experience, please send your updated CV to [e-mail].

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Taylor Lewis