RAN (Radio Access Network) Test Manager Bristol, England
Job description
Description
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experience RAN Test Manager who is comfortable with working alongside our clients to achieve their business goals. At Qualitest, you’ll have the chance to support the best-known, most influential global brands, strategizing solutions in an incredible range of technologies, across all major industries.
You’ll have numerous opportunities to innovate with cutting-edge Qualitest tools, such as our AI-Powered Qualisense Test Predictor and our Qualiview Dashboard. Direct projects in Agile, AI, Automation, DevOps and other red-hot areas!
In return, we can offer you a competitive salary and benefits package. You will have a dedicated Engagement Lead for each assignment, coupled with on-going training throughout your career with us.
Requirements
Good communication skills working with external customers
Experienced test manager with proven track record of delivery
Being able to assess project requirements, experience with putting together a test plan and translate requirements into test cases
Technical requirement analysis, test planning, test execution, test report
Ability to process test data and prepare detailed report
Ability to do risk analysis and risk mitigation
2G, 3G, 4G/LTE RAN and VoLTE testing
Solid working knowledge of 4G Radio Access Network technology including parameterisation and optimisation management
Extensive recent experience in LTE system integration, testing and troubleshooting (system logs, OS logs, UE logs, network logs, etc.)
RAN Integration knowledge and experience and proven track history
Strong end-to-end RAN knowledge with focus on 4G
RAN Technologies (vRAN, Small Cells, MIMO, Timing and Sync with GPS, PTP)
Understanding of Networking Protocols like IP, TCP, SCTP, IPSEC
Understanding of 3GPP standards, including procedures, call flows, KPI, statistics
Good understanding of Layer 2 & 3 messages, RRC/RLC Layers.
Analysing and diagnosing main RF Issues like Dropped calls, Blocked calls, Poor coverage, Handover Failures, Interference, RACH failures etc
Good experience in analysing the Core Network elements issues like SGSN, GGSN, MSC, Media Gateway, MME, SGW, PGW
Benefits
Salary – Competitive salary on offer
Private Medical Insurance
Health Assessments
Healthcare Cash Plan (UK Healthcare)
Pension – Auto-enrolment to pension scheme after 3 months – 4% employee and 4% company contribution. The company will match contributions up to 5%. Increases with length of service:
Life Assurance – 4x Times Salary
Cycle To Work Scheme – Salary sacrifice scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Benefits Portal
Annual Performance & Pay Review – Performance and salary reviews annually
Enhanced Holidays – 33 days per year (including bank holiday’s)
