Senior Telecoms Quality Assurance Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in recruiting a Senior Telecoms Quality Assurance Engineer for a hybrid role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will design and implement comprehensive test plans for telecom networks, automate tests where possible, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality.

You will bring 5+ years of telecom QA experience, strong scripting skills (Selenium, Python, TCL), and a solid understanding of IP networking, LTE/5G, and OSS/BSS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance with a significant focus on the telecoms industry.
• Proven testing experience in telecommunications networks, including IP networking, LTE/5G, and OSS/BSS systems.
• Proficiency with test automation tools and scripting languages (Selenium, Python, TCL).
• Strong QA methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and defect management; experience with performance/load testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for telecom network systems and applications.
• Execute functional, performance, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to understand requirements.
• Automate testing processes to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Analyze test results and provide reports on quality and defect trends.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions to improve testability.
• Stay updated with QA methodologies and telecom technologies.

Skills

QA Experience

Network testing

Automation scripting

Agile/Waterfall

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Telecom

Tools

Selenium

Python

TCL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent telecommunications company, is seeking an experienced Senior Telecoms Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape**. This role is pivotal in ensuring the high quality and reliability of our client's network services and products. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of QA methodologies, testing frameworks, and a strong grasp of telecommunications technologies. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying defects, and working closely with development and operations teams to resolve issues. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of exceptional telecommunications services in the **Eastern Cape** and beyond. The position requires a meticulous approach to quality and a commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for telecommunications network systems and applications.
• Execute various types of testing, including functional, performance, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and hardware issues using bug tracking systems.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and product managers to understand product specifications and requirements.
• Automate testing processes where feasible to improve efficiency and test coverage.
• Analyze test results and provide comprehensive reports on product quality and defect trends.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions to provide input on testability and quality.
• Stay updated with the latest QA methodologies, tools, and telecommunications technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance, with a significant focus on the **telecoms industry**.
• Proven experience in testing telecommunications networks, including IP networking, wireless technologies (e.g., LTE, 5G), and OSS/BSS systems.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Selenium, Python, TCL).
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and defect management processes.
• Experience with performance and load testing tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• The role requires a hybrid working arrangement, involving some office-based work in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape**.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• Opportunity to work with innovative telecommunications technologies.
• A collaborative and quality-focused work environment in **Queenstown**.