Network Automation Solution Developer

As a Network Automation Solution Developer, you will validate Service Portals and ensure their reliability for leading telecom operators. Working with agile, cross-functional teams, you will develop and execute test strategies for orchestration, automation, and service assurance across IP/MPLS networks. You will leverage test automation tools, troubleshoot issues, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuous integration and delivery, helping deliver high-quality network automation solutions.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• 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.

Qualifications

You have:

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Telecommunications, IP Networking, or related field
• 10 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.