5G Core Tester

Job Title : 5G_NFV_Lead_Tester - USA-12093Location : San Francisco, CADuration : 36 months Contract PositionInterview : Three rounds of video interviewRate: Open (rate is based on experience, skillset, telecom domain and client projects)Job Description :Primary Skills : Cloud Networking, Network Function Virtualization, Networking - Cloud Technologies, Network Testing, Software Defined Networking, Google Cloud PlatformRequirements:Apply specialist technical skills in producing the test plan for 5G sub-systems and interop with their run-time Telco Cloud envCo-ordinate, plan, drive/execute, and document test activities to ensure that new and changed network functions / services / systems meet requirementsThoroughly Understand 5G Core SBA, EPC:Detailed arch, working, operation, interfaces, protocols, call flows, Slicing, SA/NSA etcPossess strong understanding of Linux virtualization, Containerization, CaaS, public cloud technologies, Telco Cloud, EPA, MANO etcPossess strong understanding of SDN and L2/L3 underlay, overlay and transport that underpin Telco Cloud/Edge CloudUnderstand 5G RAN and how it interfaces with CoreGood hand on Linux OS - Shell, scripting, networking commands, net namespaces etcBe able to stand up 5G lab test environments in collaboration with other domain and vendor SMEFormulate Test Strategy for 5G Core - Risk Based Testing, Analysis, Implementation Topologies, Business & Operational goals etcAuthor Test Designs - detailed lab topology, NF test templates/configs, NF pks etcProduce detailed Test Plans for 5G Core - black-box testing, interoperability, 5G Core component NFs, pair testing, E2E 5G Testing, Load/Stress testingMust be able to collaborate with domains SMEs, vendor SMEs, operations, other stakeholders in authoring and agreeing Test Strategy, detailed design and viable Test PlansDrive / execute / co-ordinate and document the test activities and liaise with vendors for issue resolution, config / template redesign etcExpert in troubleshooting - spotting and diagnosing issues in 5G working, analysing call traces, packet captures etcExpert in using simulators, emulators, test traffic generator setups, ELK based dashboards etcBe able to work with and support increasing test automation - with a clear eye on actual 5G testing and separating it from test automationDevOps understanding - CI/CD, Infra as Code, GitOps etcMust have exposure to 5G Core solution of any of the leading market vendorsExposure to public cloud technologies and testing on public cloudExposure to market leading COTS simulatorsSupport production of the integration plan, test specifications and scripts, test execution, defect management and the coordination of the environment design and deploymentResource planning in accordance with demand management processSupport delivery of detailed project plans covering all project phases within the area of responsibility, agreed with stakeholders & resource managers and progress communicated on a regular basisCo-ordination of risk analysis and risk management strategy, ensuring that potential risks and issues and their associated mitigation and actions are communicated and agreed with the project owners and stakeholders to ensure informed decision makingAdhere to, influence, and enhance the appropriate standards and policiesEnsure all transition criteria are met and signed off by the relevant stakeholders and quality gates are tracked, communicated and signed offBuild and maintain close working relationships with globally dispersed SMEs, 3rd party vendors, off-shore team etcStrong Communication skillsGood stakeholder mgmt. and scope negotiation skills - provided by Dice

Created: 2025-11-15