Senior Test Engineer

Dear freelancer,

AQ-Consultancy is currently looking for a Senior Test Engineer with proven experience in testing in a Telecom E2E Core Network environment.

Location

The Hague

Start date

A.s.a.p.

Hours per week

40

Duration

3 months (with options for renewal)

The Test Engineer must have knowledge of E2E Telecom Core Network topology and configurations and must be able to create automated testframes and -cases to enable, for instance, the testing of services (end-to-end) throughout the network.

As a Senior Test Engineer you’re part of a DevOps team where you must take care of creating (automated) tests. You must also be able to create sufficient support for test automation within the Telecom company you’re going to work for, since test automation is relatively new there. You’ll be testing a fulfilment system which is the one place for activating real time end2end connectivity over multiple networks as Lego building blocks so services can be provided to end customers.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Analyze, identify and understand test requirements in close collaboration with manual testers and developers.

• Develop, enhance and maintain the Test Automation Framework in accordance with industry standards and best practices.

• Prepare and (peer) review test deliverables such as automation scenario, scripts and documents amongst others.

• Perform manual and automated testing e.g. regression, analyse the test outcomes and report the results in a professional manner.

• Work together with internal as well as external teams in order to attain the required quality standards.

Requirements

• HBO/WO level, preferably degree in Electrical or Network Engineering.

• Experienced with Telecom networks.

• Ability to test Java SW.

• Ability to test Rest / SOAP interfaces.

• Ability to test databases using mySQL.

• Knowledge of automated testing using Jmeter / SoapUI is preferred.

• Knowledge of IP connections delivery and fulfilment flows is a plus.

• Has to be a team player but also needs to be able to work independently testing the built solution.

• Agile DevOps mindset is a requirement.

Personal skills

• Customer focussed.

• Decisive.

• Interpersonal sensitivity.

• Persuasive.

• Pro-active.

• Managing the team.

• Coaching the team.

• Strong focus on result (and quality).

• Analytical.

• Excellent communication skills. Strong influencing skills.

• Ability to work under time pressure.

• Being able to keep the overview while keeping an eye for details.

• Flexible/adaptable.

• Initiative and ability to resolve problems.

• Fluency in English (work language), speech and written.

If you think you are a suitable candidate for this assignment, please provide us with the following

• Your resume (in Word format)

• Motivation

• Availability

• Contact information

One of our consultants will get in touch with you in short term.

Kind regards,

AQ-Consultancy