IP Test Scripter Vodafone

Develop state of the art methodologies and frameworks for the implementation of test automation for Central IP Network lab including OS regression and SDN testing
For the scope of test automation, introduce open source tools and methodologies through a process of PoC evaluation and adoption
Use already defined methodologies to design and develop test automation scripting
Utilize best DevOps practices (CI/CD) and methods for sw delivery and versioning control
Support and maintain lab virtualized system environments for testing applications
Maintain and optimize scripting developments and execute test campaigns
Extract and analyse test automation outputs and reporting
Responsible for setting up, maintaining and evolving existing Product Test Robot Automation framework and test cases as part of a team
Design dynamic Robot framework keywords with re-usability and flexibility in mind
Creation, execution, analysis and maintenance of the smoke and regression test suites on a frequent basis, striving to keep them stable and reliable
Develop new automation test methods/tools to improve test efficiency and effectiveness.
Drive and organize the automation of manual tests within the team

Investigate and adopt open source automation tools and techniques
Collect and implement any automation requirements/specifications for IP regression and SDN testing
Define and maintain state of the art systems and tools for Test Automation purposes
Develop and maintain automation scripting and CI/CD systems
Install and maintain virtual environment systems to host containarized applications

Act as a team player
Self-Starter with plenty of drive to push barriers and a pragmatic approach to get the job done
Optimum communication skills
Cultural awareness

BSc or MSc in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent degree
Good or basic knowledge of IP Networking is an advantage (CCNA certificate)
Experience with Robot Framework, Python and/or other programming languages for automation
Experience in CI/CD and DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins)
Experience with Linux (CentOS, RHEL), VMware (ESXi) systems and Docker
SW development experience in JSON, XML, Xpath
Good knowledge of application programming interfaces (REST, RESTCONF, NETCONF)
Experience in performance testing tools (e.g Keysight tester) is a plus