Principal Network Tester

Principal Network Test Engineer

Role Purpose:

As the High-Skills Network Technical Lead, your main responsibility will be to ensure the ongoing support and reliability of all components within the LSEG ecosystem, including platforms, networks, applications, and services In this role, you will provide 3rd-line QA expertise to the Network Products and Services functions, ensuring the operational stability and adaptability of the LSEG global network. Your key focus will be on crafting and maintaining software and network test plans using automation that improves the reliability and availability of digital platforms and their software delivery pipelines.

You will play a meaningful role in designing, building, and maintaining systems, software, and applications across various domains Your goal is to achieve the highest quality outcomes. Independently, you'll make technical design and amendment decisions, leading the workload optimally

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the network implementation and development teams to ensure a coordinated approach to Infrastructure Provisioning Automation
• Supervise the build and deployment of network automation software and ensure compliance a with the QA framework and strategy
• Provide technical expertise to other Network Engineers to develop, run and debug network and infrastructure tests
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing updates on infrastructure initiatives, risks, and opportunities
• Promote the adoption of standard methodologies in test automation and network infrastructure automation testing process
• Collaborate with development teams to align testing approach with the overall product roadmap and technical vision
• Implement and supervise adoption of testing methodologies and standardization to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Document test strategies, processes, and outcomes in a clear and concise manner

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent Subject
• Having demonstrated ability being responsible for testing infrastructure/network solutions
• Ability to prioritize and handle work to critical project timelines in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to develop innovative ways to sophisticated problems related to infrastructure test (network related preferred) and Production Acceptance Process
• Successful track record of testing infrastructure products (network related preferred) and certifying for production deployment

Skills Needed

• Develop and maintain network test plans, validate network deliverables across multiple device platforms
• Design and implement automation frameworks for comprehensive network product testing
• Experience in working with DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in developing comprehensive test cases to ensure detailed test coverage, addressing both functional and non-functional requirements
• Good understanding of networking technologies including LAN, WAN, data centre, client connectivity and cloud environments
• Good understanding of Hardware and Software Lifecycle Management
• Strong proficiency in Python and Robot Framework for test automation.
• Hands-on experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab).
• Familiarity with TestRail or similar test management tools.
• Understanding of network technologies and protocols (Cisco XR/NX, Arista, BGP, VXLAN, ISIS, QOS).
• Superb communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of multicast concepts, including IGMP, RP, and PIM, is helpful.
• Familiarity with low-latency technologies commonly deployed in the financial sector is advantageous.
• Exposure to the financial sector and its associated technologies is valuable

Career Stage:Manager

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

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