Senior Test Engineer

Job Reference: 00356

Date Posted: 3 August 2026

Recruiter:
Saxon Recruitment

Location:

Edinburgh Remote Working: 100% remote working possible

Salary: 50,000 to 83,000

Bonus/Benefits:
Plus Bonus + Benefits Sector:
All Jobs Job Type: Permanent

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Full Time Contact:
Steve Saxon Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Apply for this job nowJob Description Senior Test Engineer Networking  - Remote or Hybrid Edinburgh
Stuck ? Frustrated ? Know you’re better than this ?  … Career goals not being met ?
As a Lead/Senior Test Engineer/Network Automation Engineer in this high-speed connectivity Networking Technology company you’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative, challenging projects where you’ll learn something new in emerging Network technologies. You’ll enjoy career growth opportunities, taking on more complex and system wide responsibilities exerting more influence on the Product, with impactful work, either progressing up the individual Contributor Technical ladder or moving to a Managerial strand and taking ownership of teams.

You’ll benefit from an environment focused on personalised and flexible work that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. The role is Fully Remote with occasional trips to Edinburgh OR Hybrid of 1 day a week in the Edinburgh office. What you'll do :

We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Test Engineer to validate cutting-edge IP routing and Multicast capabilities in high-performance, virtualized network systems

Test and troubleshoot advanced IP Routing protocols, including Multicast, MVPN, PIM, SR-MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, and IPv6, within container-based microservices architectures

Collaborate across development, QA, and customer teams to resolve complex defects efficiently

Build automation frameworks using Python, Git, and Pytest, while exploring AI-powered testing with Gen-AI and AI/ML tools to enhance validation processes

Contribute to test strategy, coverage, and risk-aware methodologies to strengthen quality assurance

Deliver high-quality features for AI Connect, data center, and next-generation service provider networks in Agile sprint cycles.

What you'll need - Must Haves :

Extensive hands-on networking experience with Multicast, MVPN, PIM, BGP, and advanced IP Routing protocols

Proficiency in Python automation, along with experience using Git and Pytest Strong skills in test planning, defect management, and problem-solving

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Understanding of software development and testing processes, particularly leveraging AI to improve quality assurance.

Nice to Haves :

Familiarity with NETCONF/YANG protocols

Knowledge of AI-driven testing methodologies, Generative AI, and AI/ML tools

Experience in using AI to optimize and enhance testing processes.

About the company :

A well established, global high technology business dedicated to Networking, Routing Systems, Optical and Automation Software. With the growth of AI and it's impact on Data Centres you'll benefit from this growing Technology area with the launch of new next generation Products. You'll learn from Industry experts. The company have an excellent staff retention with a stable workforce, offering global significance and reach with full autonomy.

On offer is a first class salary depending on experience + great Benefits, with a commitment to inclusion, diversity and good work-life balance.

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