Voice IMS Test Lead
- CapGemini
- Slough, Berkshire
- 22/09/2022
Full time
Information Technology
Telecommunications
Job Description
Capgemini Engineering are looking for a Voice IMS Test Lead to join the team in Slough.
The Converged Core Voice Testing team is responsible for testing and/or supporting testing of Tier 1 Voice Core services, platforms and the support of them (in the test environment) through excellent operational support systems. We are responsible for all switching platforms that carry voice traffic in the VMO2 Voice services network from CS voice, IMS, UDC, signalling and interconnection to the outside world.
As Core Voice Integration and Test Lead you will report to the Converged Core Voice Testing Manager. You will be working alongside other test engineers and responsible for managing the integration activities and testing of design changes across IMS and legacy Voice networks, as well as integration to northbound BSS & provisioning systems. As part of a project team you will ensure test strategies, plans and reports are customer centric, quality controlled and deliver to the needs of customer and project. The role includes working with suppliers to specify requirements, review compliance statements, ensure use cases are catered for, and act as the single point of contact for platform and service related issues for existing and new network elements.
The role includes providing technical test management expertise to support complex partner projects and liaison with commercial teams across VMO2UK.
The role will be part of a team testing network designs for core voice platforms specifically user databases, and IMS. You will have experience of working in a Tier 1 mobile network operator or equipment supplier to Tier 1 mobile operators. You will have worked in the area of service provisioning and activation, specifically around the implementation of Voice core element provisioning for HSS, UDR, IMS and IMS services, and experience of REST interface for provisioning. It would be advantageous to have working knowledge of 5G NSA and SA and experience of TLS 1.2 connectivity and mutual provisioning (non-authentication).
You will have a strong knowledge of IMS applications and platforms, preferably in an integration and test management role. It will be a requirement that you have knowledge of cloud based deployments of those applications. In addition it is expected that you have extensive knowledge of cellular networks and networking principles (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G & IMS) including supporting signalling systems C7, SIP, Diameter and MAP and the interfaces to other network domains, EPC, CS, IMS, BSS etc. You will also ideally have knowledge of technology in the standards arena and the understanding of traffic principles. An understanding of UK TSR will be advantageous. You should have experience of working in Faraday cages and creating resource plans (environment and people resources).
You will have overall responsibility of all phases of the test life-cycle (unit, functional, E2E, ORT, etc). You will have the ability to oversee activities covering both testbed and live/Production environment.
You will own and update the IMS test strategy, and oversee the test plan/s and reports; covering all phases (Testbed, Sandbox, Reference Data etc). Appropriate management of resources to complete test plans, test cases and ensuring regular validation against progress, will be required, as well as ensuring assigned test leads (Networks and IT) are adhering to agreed project timelines.
You will have proven skills of the effective management of test risks and issues, communicating escalations as and when required. You will be the conduit of engagement with the Mavenir Test Manager to ensure clear and accurate reporting of test progress. You will be able to clearly communicate test progress to the internal project team through weekly updates at project meetings, as well as line into the Test Manager to provide a single update to reflect Network and IT test activities.
You will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player with drive to succeed and you will have excellent communications skills with a proven ability to interface and explain detailed technical concepts and design principles. A strong collaborator who should be able to work with multi-disciplined internal teams across relevant areas of the business and external customers. You will often to be asked to work alone so strong self-discipline is a must in order to meet tight deadlines.
The role holder expected education qualifications would include a Degree in Engineering or relevant long term technical specialism.
The Converged Core Voice Testing team is responsible for testing and/or supporting testing of Tier 1 Voice Core services, platforms and the support of them (in the test environment) through excellent operational support systems. We are responsible for all switching platforms that carry voice traffic in the VMO2 Voice services network from CS voice, IMS, UDC, signalling and interconnection to the outside world.
As Core Voice Integration and Test Lead you will report to the Converged Core Voice Testing Manager. You will be working alongside other test engineers and responsible for managing the integration activities and testing of design changes across IMS and legacy Voice networks, as well as integration to northbound BSS & provisioning systems. As part of a project team you will ensure test strategies, plans and reports are customer centric, quality controlled and deliver to the needs of customer and project. The role includes working with suppliers to specify requirements, review compliance statements, ensure use cases are catered for, and act as the single point of contact for platform and service related issues for existing and new network elements.
The role includes providing technical test management expertise to support complex partner projects and liaison with commercial teams across VMO2UK.
The role will be part of a team testing network designs for core voice platforms specifically user databases, and IMS. You will have experience of working in a Tier 1 mobile network operator or equipment supplier to Tier 1 mobile operators. You will have worked in the area of service provisioning and activation, specifically around the implementation of Voice core element provisioning for HSS, UDR, IMS and IMS services, and experience of REST interface for provisioning. It would be advantageous to have working knowledge of 5G NSA and SA and experience of TLS 1.2 connectivity and mutual provisioning (non-authentication).
You will have a strong knowledge of IMS applications and platforms, preferably in an integration and test management role. It will be a requirement that you have knowledge of cloud based deployments of those applications. In addition it is expected that you have extensive knowledge of cellular networks and networking principles (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G & IMS) including supporting signalling systems C7, SIP, Diameter and MAP and the interfaces to other network domains, EPC, CS, IMS, BSS etc. You will also ideally have knowledge of technology in the standards arena and the understanding of traffic principles. An understanding of UK TSR will be advantageous. You should have experience of working in Faraday cages and creating resource plans (environment and people resources).
You will have overall responsibility of all phases of the test life-cycle (unit, functional, E2E, ORT, etc). You will have the ability to oversee activities covering both testbed and live/Production environment.
You will own and update the IMS test strategy, and oversee the test plan/s and reports; covering all phases (Testbed, Sandbox, Reference Data etc). Appropriate management of resources to complete test plans, test cases and ensuring regular validation against progress, will be required, as well as ensuring assigned test leads (Networks and IT) are adhering to agreed project timelines.
You will have proven skills of the effective management of test risks and issues, communicating escalations as and when required. You will be the conduit of engagement with the Mavenir Test Manager to ensure clear and accurate reporting of test progress. You will be able to clearly communicate test progress to the internal project team through weekly updates at project meetings, as well as line into the Test Manager to provide a single update to reflect Network and IT test activities.
You will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player with drive to succeed and you will have excellent communications skills with a proven ability to interface and explain detailed technical concepts and design principles. A strong collaborator who should be able to work with multi-disciplined internal teams across relevant areas of the business and external customers. You will often to be asked to work alone so strong self-discipline is a must in order to meet tight deadlines.
The role holder expected education qualifications would include a Degree in Engineering or relevant long term technical specialism.
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