GMV test professional

Job Description

* Your title Your subtitle -->Our mission is to break down the barriers of today to release the potential of tomorrow. Join us today and release yours.There are two things that we want to share with anyone considering joining us.Firstly, we ve got big ambitions for our colleagues and the future of the organisation. These include our vision that inclusion and accessibility drive every conversation we have and every decision we make. We want our workforce to fully represent the communities and customers we serve, because a diverse business is a better business. We value every colleague, their diversity and the contribution that they make. When we say you re welcome at BT, we really mean it.Secondly, the one thing the pandemic has taught us is that a lot of current and future colleagues, where and when possible, want to embrace hybrid working. Therefore, we are introducing smart working at BT. Smart working means having the flexibility to choose, as a team, how and where you work depending on your team s deliverables and needs; when you are at your shared core location to connect with others and when not. It may not be for every role, and, as part of the recruitment process, you ll have the chance to discuss smart working and how it might work for the job you are applying for.About this roleThe Global Network Validation and Integration Tester is an essential role responsible for testing all software and service deliveries for the Global Voice platform to allow rapid deployment to the field underpinning new products and revenues greater than 0.5B. The Global TDM interconnects as well as global voice services are migrating towards SIP with ever more customer services becoming dependant on the test team s deliveries. The role holder is responsible for ensuring functional test activities that also include billing and OSS integration and any new service introduction encompassing both test model and live environments. The role holder is responsible for carrying out in a quality manner all the platform and service test specifications, document the test results, highlight any risks or issues that might affect service launch and to provide the necessary sign off and support to operations teams for the Global Voice Platform.Youll have the following responsibilities
• Test Delivery Accountable for delivering all testing activities to plan, agreed with technical delivery manager, responsible for co ordinating with other technical specialists assigned to the project and ensuring test documentation and reporting is complete for sign off.
• Test Execution - Accountable for executing the functional testing to agreed delivery timescales. The scope of testing encompasses both the model and live environments.
• Test Documentation & Reporting Responsible for test design,functional test specifications & production of relevant documentation for sign off. Daily reporting on projects and systems under test, including flagging up potential risks and issues in a timely manner to reduce any impact to delivery timescales to Technical delivery manager.
• Supervision of Test Engineers - Responsible for the supervision of any engineers allocated to assist with testing their component/project/service.
• Test Trasformation Continual Improvement and adaption of working practices including but not limited to Global Platform s test transformation goals.
• Costs and Expenses Ensure correct permissions and budgets are in place before incurring any expense / purchase order, all expenses are to be claimed promptly and all PR s are receipted upon delivery.
• Sharing knowledge Training and upskilling of junior members of the team, succession planning for self , ensure successor is identified and training plans are documented.
Youll have the following skills & experience
• Test Management/Execution Experienced tester with the ability to manage a test plan for a large platform including execution of tests as per plan, co ordination with test specialists to deliver committed services.
• Problem/Issue management- Good working knowledge of platform problem reporting process and tools, able to raise isues to supplier in an efficient manner including appropriate diagnostic information.
• Product Expert Expert in the system under test, able to configure services and provide guidance to junior team members on platform design, function and operation.
• Stakeholder and Vendor Management Ability to engage with Design, Delivery and Operational stakeholders to ensure appropriate technical discussion and feedback is incorporated into test specification. Vendor Engagement regarding new features and issues found in test.
• Problem solving Proven ability to solve complex problems in a controlled and systematic manner, analysing the available data to make the correct business decesions taking responsible risks when appropriate.
• Voice Services It will be expected that the roleholder will have attained Voice Bronze ALP and undertake the Voice Silver ALP.
• Test Background or complete Test Bronze ALP within 6 months of appointment.
• Coaching /Mentoring Coach and mentor team members to develop new skills and learn about the platform
• Through knowledge of Voice over IP network technologies and SS7 networks.
• Expertise on SIP protocol (RFC3261, RFC3264, RFC3550, etc.) and all SIP related RFCs.
• Good understanding on concepts of SIP trunking, Session Border Controllers, Media Gateways, Network Security
• Hands on experience of testing complex voice networks and voice application services.
• Thorough understanding of SIP testing tools like wireshark and sipp essential.
• ands on experience of working on Linux or Unix related operating systems is a MUST
• Track record of managing test plans, bug reports and tracking with a keen mind to investigate issues is a MUST
• Good Configuration management capability
• Good understanding on IP networks in general
• Basic understanding on configurations on switches/routers.
• Base knowhow in Quality of Services QoS, Bandwidth Control (e.g. RTCP, etc.)
• Shell scripting experience beneficial
• Prior experience on ACME Packet or Ribbon/Sonus SBCs would be beneficial
• Previous automation experience would be useful
BenefitsAbout BTBT has a key role in British society, fostering change and leading technology innovation. From delivering the Olympics, to supporting the emergency services, to investing more into research than any other UK technology company, we take pride in everything we do - and in the people who work here.Were now a global company operating at the forefront of the information age, employing 90,000 people in 180 countries. And were on a mission. Guided by our core values of Personal, Simple and Brilliant our goal is to help customers, communities and businesses overcome barriers and release their potential.So, if youre interested in the power of potential, why not join us today and release yours You can read more here about what its like to work at BTHow to ApplyIts easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by step process. Dont worry if you need to make changes - youll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We look forward to receiving your application,

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