As a Network Management Solution Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in validating our Service Portals and ensuring their reliability for leading telecom operators. You will collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, focusing on orchestration, automation, and service assurance functionalities across complex IP/MPLS networks. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, fostering innovation and technical excellence. You will use advanced test automation tools, troubleshoot issues, and mentor junior engineers, while contributing to a fast-paced continuous integration and delivery process. This role offers the opportunity to influence the quality of solutions that transform network automation and make a significant impact on the future of connectivity.
Responsibilities- Design and implement comprehensive end-to-end test strategies for Service Portals, focusing on performance and reliability.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Robot Framework for regression, functional, and system testing.
- Validate complex IP/MPLS network topologies, ensuring thorough testing of orchestration and automation functionalities.
- Troubleshoot issues, conduct root cause analysis, and collaborate with developers to drive continuous improvement.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing within the release process.
- Review and assess product requirements and design documents to ensure they meet testability standards.
- Mentor junior QA engineers, providing guidance and participating in peer reviews to enhance team skills.
- Report on quality metrics, defect tracking, and performance validation to ensure high-quality product releases.
You have:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Telecommunications, IP Networking, or related field
- 6+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in the telecom/networking domain.
- Proficiency in Robot Framework, Python/Java scripting, and test automation design patterns
- Strong understanding of IP and network virtualization concepts.
It would be nice if you also had:
- Familiarity with Nokia NSP architecture and service provisioning (e.g., L3VPN, TE tunnels)
- Experience with Linux-based environments, network emulators (e.g., IXIA, Spirent), and protocol analyzers (e.g., Wireshark)
- Excellent analytical, debugging, and documentation skills.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
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