PBX--- configuration/testing Expert

Description

RESPONSIBILITIESThe ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing a cost effective, longterm test strategy promoting reusable components, low maintenance costs, high efficiency and scalability. The scope of the position is Review Market Requirements, Product Requirements, participate in design discussions and provide inputs. Design, research and develop test cases for integration with CLIENTS PBX and 3rd party PBXs. Manage contracted vendors through integration testing between CLIENTS and 3rd party PBXs. Design Test Bed to validate the requirements, functionality and performance goals for the particular product Execute Test Cases, report defects based on System Test Objectives. Analyze Test Results, investigate problems and troubleshoot the Testing Infrastructure. Maintain and report periodic status of assigned activities. Provide inputs for Test Plan design, Test Strategy design and prepare Test Report. Develop the test harness for execution on automated, performance, and endurance testing platforms Work with and potentially support offshore automation and manual development resources, as well as contracted onsite personnel resources when required. Be responsible for the specification and installation of required hardware and software for test projects. Optimize the test environment and Test Process keeping focus on the Business Schedule and Quality of Deliverables. Colloborate with Test Leads, Managers, Development Leads, and other Business partners across locations.EXPERIENCE/SKILLS Required Eperience as QE Engineer in the full life cycle of product development environments in planning, test plan development and implementation efforts, utilizing industry standard test tools. Established knowledge of the practices and principles of telecommunication systems analysis, planning, design, and problem resolution. Minimum 3 years experience working in PBX Configuration, Testing and/or administration. Proficient knowledge in telephony infrastructure and design, including PBX, VoIP and SIP trunking, ISDN trunking, SBC, Media Gateways Strong understanding of protocols and technologies SIP, Secure SIP, RTP, Secure RTP, ISDN, SDP Experience in testing Linux/Unix/Solaris based Voice/VoIP applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to analyze and balance facts, priorities, and alternatives to make sound decisions and recommendations. Ability to evaluate past decisions to improve effectiveness of future decisions and development efforts. Outstanding problem solving skills, including the ability to look for nonstandard problem solutions, this is key to this position. Ability to learn and apply new technologies and learn and understand details of third party applications and technologiesDesired Experience working on Cisco CUCM, Avaya PBX Avaya/Cisco PBX certification is a plus Knowledge in Layer2/Layer3 data networking is desired.REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in relevant areas.OR Masters Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 1+ years of experience in relevant areas.