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Network Test Automation Engineer
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Role: Network Test Automation Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich
Careers at TCS: It means more
TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We don’t just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more opportunities to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation.
The role
We are looking for a skilled Network Test Automation Engineer with strong experience in Network Testing, Robot Framework, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in validating networking products/services, automating test cases, and integrating automated test suites into CI/CD environments.
Key responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for networking applications and platforms.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Robot Framework and Python.
- Validate network protocols, configurations, and end-to-end connectivity.
- Integrate automated test suites into GitLab CI/CD pipelines and support continuous testing practices.
- Perform functional, regression, system, integration, and performance testing.
- Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and work closely with Development, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams.
- Execute and monitor automated testing as part of release and deployment cycles.
- Prepare test reports, defect analysis, and quality metrics.
- Contribute to test framework enhancements and automation best practices.
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Technical Skills:
- Strong experience in Network Testing.
- Hands-on experience with networking concepts and protocols such as:
- TCP/IP
- UDP
- DNS
- DHCP
- VLAN
- VPN
- Routing & Switching
- BGP / OSPF (preferred)
- Experience in Robot Framework automation.
- Strong programming/scripting skills in Python / Selenium.
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution.
- Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.
- Experience with defect tracking and test management tools.
Rewards & Benefits
TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.
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Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing
At TCS, we believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’.
You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join. Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include LGBTQ+ and mental health networks, as well as health and wellness initiatives and sports events (we even sponsor the London Marathon).
TCS celebrates inclusion without exception. We are open to all and treat applications equally, regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation or beliefs.
If you are an applicant who needs an accommodation due to a disability to complete an employment application, or during any phase of the hiring process, please contact us at ansah.steve@tcs.com with the subject line: “Disability Accommodation Request”.
Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.
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