Network Performance/QA Validation/Network Test Lead

Job title: Network Performance/QA Validation/Network Test Lead Client: Telco Salary: £50,000-£60,000 + Bonus Location: London Skills: Network Testing, QA, Network Validation, IMS, Packet Switching, CS, Telco Network Protocols, Leadership The role: My client are seeking a Network Performance/Network Test/QA Validation Lead to join their team. You will likely be in a Lead position currently, and will either have managerial experience, or have the ability to manage a small team of Junior Engineer (2-4). Offices are Central London based, with expectations being 3 days a week in the office and 2 from home. You will need to have a valid driving license. There will be limited travel required with the position, likely once a month to parts of mainland Europe for short trips. The successful candidate will stem from a Telco background and have strong hands on experience around the Core Network. You should come from either a Mobile Network Operator (MNO), Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), or Tier 1 Supplier, and will have worked largely operated in Europe. Skills required: Strong experience around Core Telco Networks Experience working for an MNO/MVNO/Tier 1 Supplier Good understanding of Network Validation, Testing, Performance and Quality Experience with Drive Testing useful CS (MSS/MGW, SBC, STP, SMSC, HLR, IVR) PS (SGSN/SGW, PGW, PCRF, DNS, AAA) IMS (CSCF, MRF, TAS, ePDG) Good understanding of standards and architectures (3GPP, IETF, GSMA etc.) Core Network Protocols (GTP, ..... full job details .....