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# Senior Test Engineer

- **Company:** Saxon Recruitment
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Build Automation, Border Gateway Protocol, Software Bug Management, Data Centers, IPv6, IP Routing, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Multicasting, Netconf, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Dynamic Routing, Computer Network Technologies, Generative AI, Git, Pytest, Machine Learning Operations, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840586595-senior-test-engineer

## About the Role

* Extensive hands-on networking experience with Multicast, MVPN, PIM, BGP, and advanced IP Routing protocols
 * Proficiency in Python automation, along with experience using Git and Pytest
 * Strong skills in test planning, defect management, and problem-solving
 * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
 * Understanding of software development and testing processes, particularly leveraging AI to improve quality assurance.

Nice to Haves

 * Familiarity with NETCONF/YANG protocols
 * Knowledge of AI-driven testing methodologies, Generative AI, and AI/ML tools
 * Experience in using AI to optimize and enhance testing processes.

## Description

As a Lead/Senior Test Engineer/Network Automation Engineer in this high-speed connectivity Networking Technology company you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative, challenging projects where you'll learn something new in emerging Network technologies.

You'll enjoy career growth opportunities, taking on more complex and system wide responsibilities exerting more influence on the Product, with impactful work, either progressing up the individual Contributor Technical ladder or moving to a Managerial strand and taking ownership of teams.

You'll benefit from an environment focused on personalised and flexible work that empowers an individual's passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging.

The role is Fully Remote with occasional trips to Edinburgh ORHybrid of 1 day a week in the Edinburgh office., We're looking for a hands-on Senior Test Engineer to validate cutting-edge IP routing and Multicast capabilities in high-performance, virtualized network systems

 * Test and troubleshoot advanced IP Routing protocols, including Multicast, MVPN, PIM, SR-MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, and IPv6, within container-based microservices architectures
 * Collaborate across development, QA, and customer teams to resolve complex defects efficiently
 * Build automation frameworks using Python, Git, and Pytest, while exploring AI-powered testing with Gen-AI and AI/ML tools to enhance validation processes
 * Contribute to test strategy, coverage, and risk-aware methodologies to strengthen quality assurance
 * Deliver high-quality features for AI Connect, data center, and next-generation service provider networks in Agile sprint cycles.


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