Manual Test Engineer – Telecom

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Telecom Test Engineer validating 4G LTE EPC and 5G Core network functions at Capgemini. Collaborating with development teams on packet core solutions with a focus on performance and reliability.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeReading • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Telecom Testing with a strong focus on 4G LTE EPC and 5G Core network functions, ensuring performance, interoperability, and reliability of packet core solutions. Proficient in test automation, network protocol analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Telecom Testing4G LTE EPC5G Core ArchitectureTest Automation Using PythonTraffic Generation Tools

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationNetwork Protocol AnalysisLinux/Unix AdministrationSQLAPI TestingHigh Availability TestingDisaster Recovery TestingMobility ProceduresBearer ManagementQoS

Tools & Technologies

SpirentJmeterRobot FrameworkPyTestDockerKubernetesOpenShiftJenkinsGitLab CIPostman

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering5G Core or LTE CertificationISTQB Foundation LevelRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Kubernetes Certified Application Developer (CKAD)Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)AWS CertificationAzure CertificationGoogle Cloud Certification

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsData Core Networks3GPP SpecificationsNetwork SlicingService-Based Architecture (SBA)VoLTEVoNRCharging FunctionsPolicy ControlSecurity Procedures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGrafanaJenkinsJMeterKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftPrometheusPythonShell ScriptingSQLUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.
Familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK for monitoring and log analysis, virtualization and cloud-native telecom environments.
Good understanding of mobility procedures, bearer management, QoS, roaming, and subscriber lifecycle management.
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.
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).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
An interview is offered to all candidates who declare they have a disability and meet minimum essential criteria for the role.