QA Engineer

QA Engineer

Location: Baskin Ridge, NJ & Tempa FL 2 nD priority Long Term Contract

Must Have

6+ years automation and manual testing experience. UI, API Automation must. Serenity, testNG, Robo framework & OSS Telecom experience Senior End to End Test Architect – End-to-End Testing (Telecom Domain)

We are looking for a highly experienced End to End Test architect with strong expertise in end-to-end testing and deep domain knowledge in telecom OSS systems, specifically in one or more of the following areas: Inventory Management, Service Fulfillment, Service Assurance, or Field Operations. The candidate will lead testing efforts across complex telecom applications, ensuring quality delivery and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

E2E Testing Strategy & Execution:

• Design and implement robust end-to-end testing strategies across telecom OSS platforms, including Inventory Management, Service Fulfillment, Service Assurance, and Field Operations.
• Validate complex workflows involving service activation, provisioning, fault management, and resource allocation.
• Ensure test coverage across integrated systems such as network elements, and field service tools.
• Develop test scenarios that simulate real-world telecom operations, including order-to-activate, trouble-to-resolve, and resource-to-service flows.
• Collaborate with domain experts to ensure alignment with business rules and operational processes.
• Lead regression, smoke, sanity, and system integration testing across OSS layers and interfaces.
• Ensure seamless testing of APIs, middleware, and orchestration layers that connect OSS components.

Domain Expertise:

• Apply in-depth knowledge in Inventory, Service Fulfillment, Service Assurance, or Field Operations to validate business flows and system behavior.
• Collaborate with domain experts to identify gaps and optimize test scenarios.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor a team of testers and automation engineers.
• Work closely with development, product, and operations teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing practices and processes.

Automation & Tools:

• Champion automation using tools like Selenium, Postman, JMeter, and telecom-specific simulators.
• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, etc.

Quality Assurance & Reporting:

• Manage defect triage, root cause analysis, and quality metrics reporting.
• Ensure compliance with testing standards and telecom regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 12–15 years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 to 10 years in telecom domain.
• Strong understanding of telecom architecture and workflows.
• Hands-on experience with E2E testing frameworks and automation tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in ISTQB, Agile Testing, or Telecom technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based telecom platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.