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 creating and maintaining software and test plans using automation that improves the reliability and availability of digital platforms and their software delivery pipelines.

You will play a significant role in designing, building, and maintaining systems, software, and applications across various domains! Independently, youll make technical design and amendment decisions, owning the workload effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the network implementation and development teams to ensure a coordinated approach to Infrastructure Provisioning Automation

Supervise the design and deployment of network automation software and ensure compliance a with the QA framework and strategy

Provide technical expertise to other Network Engineers to design, run and debug network and infrastructure tests

Communicate effectively with collaborators 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 track 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 proven experience 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 deliveries 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 nonfunctional 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.

Deep understanding of network technologies and protocols (Cisco XR/NX, Arista, BGP, VXLAN, ISIS, QOS).

Excellent 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:

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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyones race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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Location: Bucharest - Iuliu Maniu Boulevard

Time Type: Full time