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Manual Test Engineer - Telecom
Capgemini
Vale of White Horse, England, United Kingdom
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YOUR ROLE
We are looking for a Telecom Test Engineer with experience in the Mobile Data
Core domain to join our testing and validation team.
In this role you will play a key role in:
• Validating 4G LTE EPC and 5G Core network functions
• Ensuring end-to-end functionality, performance, interoperability, and
reliability of packet core solutions
• Designing and executing test cases, analyzing network protocols,
troubleshooting issues
• Collaborating with development, system integration, and operations teams.
YOUR PROFILE
Required Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering,
Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related
field.
* 3–8 years of experience in Telecom Testing with a focus on Data Core
networks.
• Strong understanding of LTE EPC and 5G Core architecture.
Preferred
Technical Skills
• Traffic generation tools such as Spirent, Jmeter.
• Test automation using Python, Robot Framework, PyTest, or Shell scripting.
• Linux/Unix administration, SQL and basic database knowledge.
• Docker and Kubernetes, OpenShift or VMware virtualization platforms.
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• API testing using Postman or REST clients.
Desired Knowledge
* 3GPP specifications for LTE and 5G Core, Network slicing, Service-Based
Architecture (SBA).
• VoLTE and VoNR call flows, Charging functions (OCS/CHF), Policy control
(PCRF/PCF).
• Security and authentication procedures (AKA, EAP-AKA'). Roaming and
interworking scenarios. High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR)
testing.
Preferred Certifications
* 5G Core or LTE Certification.
• ISTQB Foundation Level.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).
• Kubernetes Certified Application Developer (CKAD) or Certified Kubernetes
Administrator (CKA) (preferred).
• AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certifications (preferred).
If you're excited
about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still
encourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.
MAKE IT REAL
• WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like
OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini
Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK
Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive
recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:
• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum
essential criteria for the role.
• Please opt in during the
application process.
Capgemini. Make it real.
NEED TO KNOW
• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security
ClearanceOR Developed Vetting.
• This is fixed term role for 3-6 months. This role requires 3 days/week office
presence based in Reading.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an
inclusivefuture is part of everyday life and will be part of your working
reality. We havebuilt a representative and welcoming environment, for
everyone.
ABOUT CAPGEMINI
Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation
partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of
organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong
heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over
420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services
and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem,
leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and
business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion.
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