The Test Architect - Packet Core (PaCo) is a seasoned and technically proficient professional responsible for defining, implementing, and managing the end-to-end test strategy and architecture for PaCo products and services. The role demands in-depth expertise in testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and a strong understanding of the Packet Core domain. The ideal candidate will drive the advancement of our testing infrastructure to ensure robust test coverage, maximize automation, and optimize test execution processes. Additionally, this role involves providing full-stack development support to enhance testing tools and capabilities, enabling efficient and scalable testing solutions across the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities- Test Strategy and Architecture: Define and maintain a comprehensive test strategy and architecture for PaCo products, covering unit, integration, system, performance, and security testing. Establish testing methodologies, select appropriate tools and technologies, and create standardized testing processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Test Environment Management: Oversee the setup, management, and maintenance of test environments, ensuring they mirror production systems and are consistently available for testing activities.
- Performance and Scalability Testing: Design and conduct performance and scalability tests to validate that PaCo products meet required benchmarks under varying load conditions.
- Security Testing: Integrate security testing within the overall test framework to proactively identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Team Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior test engineers, sharing technical expertise and fostering skill development to build a high-performing team.
- Collaboration: Work closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on testing objectives, timelines, and priorities.
- Test Automation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of automated testing frameworks and solutions. Create and maintain automated test scripts, integrate them into CI/CD pipelines, and ensure high levels of test coverage and reliability.
Must Have:
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 4 years in a Test Architect or equivalent role.
- Proven experience in the telecommunications industry, specifically with Packet Core (PaCo) technologies (MME, S/PGW, AMF, SMF, UPF).
- Extensive expertise in designing and implementing automated testing frameworks, along with a deep understanding of testing methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
- Hands-on experience with a variety of testing tools and technologies, including but not limited to Selenium, JMeter, Appium, etc.
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as NCD, GitOps, GitLab CI, etc.
Nice if you also had:
- Strong programming skills in at least two of the following languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, or similar.
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments.
- Familiarity with network protocols and simulators, including 5G, 4G, VoIP, Spirent, or similar tools.
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