QA Automation Test Engineer (Broadband & Connected Devices)

QA Automation Test Engineer (Broadband & Connected Devices) - Paying up to £353 per day, Inside IR35, Based in Ipswich (Hybrid Working - 50% on site), 12 Month Contract, To Start ASAP

Your new role

We're supporting a leading UK technology and communications organisation in the search for an experienced QA Automation Test Engineer to join a high performing team delivering next generation broadband and connected device solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on customer facing products including broadband hubs, Wi-Fi services and connected networking devices used by millions across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Robot Framework and Python
• Test broadband and connected device products throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Work within Agile teams alongside software engineers, network specialists and QA professionals
• Investigate and resolve technical issues impacting product quality
• Provide quality assurance and technical oversight across testing activities
• Drive automation improvements and test process optimisation
• Use Git, GitLab, JIRA and Wiki platforms to support delivery and collaboration
• Contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement and Agile ceremonies

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong commercial experience with Robot Framework
• Automation and scripting skills using Python
• Experience with Linux, Docker and containerised environments
• Knowledge of virtual machines and test environments
• Experience with Git, GitLab and CI/CD tooling
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Understanding of broadband, networking or telecoms technologies

  Experience in one or more of the following would be beneficial:

• Broadband and home gateway technologies
• FTTP and xDSL
• IPv4 and IPv6 networking
• PPP protocols
• Wi-Fi technologies
• UPnP
• 4G/5G connectivity
• Network device testing and validation

What you need to do now

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