Senior Test Automation Engineer - ML-Powered Network Optimization

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About this opportunity:

Radio Access Network (RAN) automation rApps are revolutionizing the network management and optimization software landscape. These innovative applications are the driving force behind the automatic evolution, deployment, optimization, and healing of networks, enabling service providers to maximize network efficiency and performance. We are seeking a passionate Test Automation Developer to join our cross-functional teams building cloud-native rApps based on machine learning (ML) -enabled architecture. You will design, build and maintain scalable automated test suites that validate functionality, performance, reliability and security across the full delivery pipeline — from CI/CD to production observability — helping us ship higher-quality releases faster.

If you are a curious professional, eager to learn and share knowledge, and enjoy working collaboratively, keep reading.

What you will do:

• Own and evolve the test strategy across the entire development lifecycle.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable automated test suites (functional, integration, performance, reliability, security) for cloud-native microservices and ML components using Robot Framework and complementary tools.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable delivery and strong production observability.
• Collaborate in agile, cross-functional teams to influence architecture, design, and release quality decisions.
• Help deploy, configure, and operate Kubernetes + Helm based microservices in test and production-like environments.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues; propose and implement elegant, automated solutions.
• Produce and maintain clear product and security documentation and advocate testability and observability best practices.
• Continuously improve our product, processes, and test automation platform with your ideas and experience.

What you will bring

• Proven experience (5+ years) building and maintaining automated test suites for microservices or in backend development; Robot Framework experience is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, Spinnaker or similar) and integrating tests into pipelines.
• Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, REST APIs, S3, and containerized deployments.
• Strong understanding of TDD, integration testing strategies, and production observability practices.
• Solid programming/scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) to design reusable test frameworks and utilities.
• Excellent communication skills; you are a curious learner and supportive team player who enjoys mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies

Nice-to-haves

• Background in telecom/RAN domains or experience with network automation tools.
• Experience with testing frontend (Playwright), ML components or data pipelines
• Familiarity with WireMock
• Insight into challenges around ML lifecycle, evaluation, and model monitoring.

Why join us

• Work at the intersection of ML, cloud-native software, and RAN automation — a high-impact area that transforms service delivery and user experience
• Influence product architecture and quality practices from day one, collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and product owners to ship reliable rApps.
• Grow continuously in an environment that values learning, experimentation, and knowledge sharing – good design, usability, and reliability matter throughout the product lifecycle.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive team where different perspectives drive innovation and future growth.

What we offer

Salary package

• Cafeteria fringe benefits (yearly amount of gross 840,000 HUF)
• Annual bonus
• Benefits after life events (e.g., childbirth)

Other

• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and accident insurance
• Wellbeing activities
• Company share purchase plan
• Referral program
• All You Can Move partner

Learning and development

• Continuous learning through training, workshops, and conferences
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities
• Language courses

Facilities

• Modern office in the 11th district
• Hybrid working based on our current Home Office Policy
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Free parking in the secured company underground garage
• Bicycle storage, showers, and lockers

Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: Hungary (HU) || Budapest

Req ID: 788431