Nokia Network Automation Solutions Tester 

India 

708879236

Software (SWA) comprises the definition, specification, and allocation of requirements from different sources utilising knowledge of systems engineering processes (specification & architecture). Contains processing of use case and feature requirements into conceptual models, operational scenarios, technical requirements, and functional description. Covers specification, design, implementation, and unit testing of Software (e.g. device drivers, microcode, hardware-related software & firmware) according to the requirements and architecture defined in the systems engineering process. Covers establishment and maintenance of Software Configuration Management (SCM) practices into software development projects, continuously building and integrating infrastructure tools and systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Technically Lead the Quality Assurance activities of customer specific software solutions in an end-to-end lab deployment
• Defining the test strategy, test cases, estimation, scheduling, execution and automation of tests.
• Responsible for bringing up the NMS, Router nodes involved to set-up the test environment required for the end-to-end solution validation.
• Support the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) post the delivery of the solution to the customer, which requires good understanding of the customer network deployment.
• Contribute to the on-going evolution of the existing applications and solutions.
• Work in close partnership with other testers and developers, partners, solution architect, project manager to refine requirements, recommend possible solutions and test the applications.
• Interact with support team to perform the escape analysis of the customer reported issues and strengthen the gaps in testing and test environment.
• Write and maintain documentation for internal purposes as well as for the customer.
• Interact with the customer when necessary

Position Requirements

• Four-year degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years Software Verification experience, preferably with Java-based OSS applications, in an end-to-end environment.
• Strong working knowledge in Linux, Cloud/Cloud-native, K8S/Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of IP Networking and related protocols: OSPF, BGP, DHCP, MPLS, IP VPN, VLAN, VLL/VPLS, etc.
• Knowledge of network management and OSS concepts and basic protocols like SNMP and FCAPS functionality.
• Experience with Nokia products (7x50 Service Routers, 7705, 7210, 5620 SAM, 5670 RAM) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Software Defined Networking & Network Function Virtualization concepts.
• Proficient in configuring the Network Management Systems, Routers and Switches to achieve the required target test configuration.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, investigating/reproducing issues, raising tickets and driving issues to timely resolution in a scrum environment working with peer testers and developers in different sites.
• Ability to produce comprehensive high-quality test strategies, test plans and test cases with accurately triaged and prioritized defect reports, with applied creativity and insight.
• “Make it happen” attitude, strong sense of ownership, inventive, resourceful and flexible in a fast-paced, challenging and evolving environment.
• Experience in customer-facing roles; ability to work independently on issues directly with the customer.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to work in a fast paced, innovative environment.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on automation experience using Robot, Selenium and Python is an advantage.
• Experience working in a Professional Services team and delivering projects.
• Experience supporting live deployments on customer networks.

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark