2 x IMS Core VoLTE Test Analysts

Working for a major UK Telecommunication and Internet Services Provider - they are seeking 2 x Test Analysts who will be responsible for testing new Services and upgrades in their Core Test Lab. Co-ordinating with the vendor to ensure the provision of documentation and software into the lab is consistent. The role involves validating software delivery through testing, ensuring dependable delivery into a live network. Working to ensure the stability of the test environment as well as supporting fault tracking with the wider Core Voice team.

You will witness or review Supplier Quality Acceptance Testing as appropriate. Providing support to review vendor Release Notes and MOP's. Planning, executing and recording Element Acceptance Testing within the test environment, or on a single element in the live network. Support production of Test Strategy, creating Test Cases exiting with TER. Providing support to arrange, execute and record the FOA (First Office Application) of a release onto the live network. Co-ordinating with the PM or operations as required to ensure CRQ and all in place to proceed. To perform build, support and maintenance activities on the VMO2 Test-Bed Circuit Core model, including interfaces and data build. Responsible for ensuring faults are recorded via the vendor's fault tracking system, ensuring full investigation and managing through to resolution. This is to include faults raised in project testing phases as well as BAU issues and fault fixes. Attending, contributing and providing support to operational forums (ORM's, PRM's, TRM's).

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and experienced Test Analyst with a drive to succeed. You must have experience of Testing Voice over Wi-Fi, Voice over LTE and IMS Core Voice services. Good track record in production of accurate and complete technical requirements specifications, crafting clear, unambiguous documents that align with both business needs and vendor capabilities. Experience of managing vendor relationships is desirable, taking ownership of issues and driving these through to resolution. An excellent understanding of and appreciation for the cellular networks and networking principles (IMS Core, 5G, 4G, UMTS, GSM) including protocols and services especially MTAS, CSCF, PCRF. Excellent knowledge and practical experience of network, signalling & protocol monitoring and management tools (Empirix).

These two roles are being offered on 6-month contracts and candidates need to live within a commutable distance of the client's Core Test-Bed site in Slough. You will be expected to work on site at least 4 days per week on site in line with the rest of the team. Sponsorship is not available.

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