Lab Infrastructure Test Engineer - Telco/Broadband

Flint Technology ServicesIpswich, Suffolk🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll have the opportunity to significantly impact cutting-edge converged products and services by developing automation test scripts and enhancing CPE test environments within a globally recognized telecoms provider. This hybrid role is perfect for a mid-senior engineer with strong Python, Linux, and broadband standards knowledge, eager to contribute to an Agile team and advance their skills in a dynamic environment. Apply now to join a team that values proactive improvement and technical quality assurance.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Temporary/Casual

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Posted

1 week ago

Docker5GScrumAgileGitJiraPython

Job Description

Lab Infrastructure Test Engineer - Telco/Broadband

My client, a global telecoms provider is currently looking for an experienced Lab Infrastructure test engineer to do the following:

Develop automation test scripts for our next generation converged products and services
Maintaining and improving CPE platform test environments.
Deliver resolutions to problems that tend to be complex, cross-domain or of high impact to customers.
Provide technical quality assurance over work of other engineers through Matrix team structure
Working effectively as part of Agile delivery squads
Using scrum/JIRA/Wiki for tracking agile workflow deliveries
Supporting proactive improvement initiatives

Skills and experience

Strong Knowledge of python
Knowledge of VMs and Containerisation
Knowledge of Linux and Docker
Experience maintaining and improving CPE platform test environments
Using code revision, issue tracking and continuous integration tools, ie git, JIRA, Gitlab
Good knowledge of Agile delivery methods and tools, eg scrum/JIRA/wiki
Good knowledge of Broadband/Home Gateway standards, eg xDSL, FTTP, IPv4/IPv6, PPP, Wi-Fi, UPnP, 4G/5G mobile networks
Good understanding of RF fundamentals and wireless networking concepts.
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical material

Ability to self-develop in required areas