Lab Infrastructure Engineer (QA)

Matchtech · 6-month contract · Python · 8 days ago

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$101k per year

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In office (United Kingdom)

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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 3, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Matchtech

Matchtech is a UK engineering and technology recruitment agency headquartered in Whiteley near Fareham, Hampshire, placing contract, temporary and permanent staff with clients. Founded in 1984, it covers aerospace, automotive, maritime, defence and security, energy, highways, rail, water and utilities, construction and technology, and also offers managed service, RPO and recruit-train-deploy programmes for employers such as BAE Systems, Leonardo and NATS. Its vacancies, posted on behalf of clients, include civil, mechanical, process and EICA engineers, CAD technicians, software developers, project managers and site staff across the UK.

matchtech.com · HQ: Whiteley, United Kingdom · Recruiting & Staffing · 11-50 employees · Est. 1984

Lab Infrastructure Engineer

Ipswich | £350 per day | 6 Month Contract | 5 Days On Site (lab based work)

We're supporting a major telecommunications organisation that is investing heavily in next-generation broadband and connectivity platforms.

They are looking for an experienced Automation Test Engineer to join a highly technical engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining automated testing solutions across broadband and home networking products.

What You'll Be Doing

Developing Python-based automation test scripts
Building and improving CPE test environments
Supporting broadband and home gateway product testing
Working within Agile delivery teams
Troubleshooting complex technical issues
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Using Git, GitLab and JIRA to support delivery

Technical Requirements

Strong Python experience
Linux administration knowledge
Docker and containerisation
Virtual machine environments
Git / GitLab
Agile and Scrum environments
Broadband technologies including:
- FTTP
- xDSL
- IPv4 / IPv6
- PPP
- Wi-Fi
- UPnP
- 4G / 5G

CPE / Home Gateway testing experience
RF fundamentals
Wireless networking expertise
Telecoms industry experience

What You'll Get

£350 per day
Initial 6 month contract
Long-term programme potential
Exposure to next-generation broadband technologies
Opportunity to work within a highly skilled engineering team

If you're an experienced Automation Test Engineer with strong Python and networking expertise, I'd be keen to speak with you.

Please apply & I will be in touch

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