Job Description As a Test Specialist in the Network Services Platform team, you will work as a part of a scrum team which develops features in Data Collection and Analyses Management through OAM test functions. In addition to testing latest implementations, you will continuously analyze the existing functionality, identify areas to improve, and propose test strategies and solutions that lead to architecture changes, optimizations, scale/ performance improvements and continued quality of the product according to the highest quality standards.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Working in team-based Agile Environment
• Collaboration with Product Managers and Architects to define feature requirements and solutions
• Development of Test Strategies, Test Plans, and Test Cases
• Development of automated tests in JavaScript and other scripting languages.
• Proficiency at configuring IP networks based on Nokia Service Routers and routers from other major vendors
• Collaboration with other scrum teams, and System test teams to provide system level/solution strategies and exercise test scenarios based on the feedback and analysis from other Nokia business units (regional, professional services, sales) and customer deployments
• Interacting with Nokia Support Teams to validate software solutions to field-reported issues

Key Skills And Experience You have:

• Degree in Software, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Experience in designing, creating, executing and troubleshooting both application specific and system test cases, automated test cases, scripts, and test setups.
• Strong programming skills. Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. JavaScript, Python)
• Experience with automation frameworks
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. GIT, CVS)
• Experience with virtualization, containerization and orchestration (OpenStack, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm)
• Experience working with Linux
• Knowledge in Cloud Native principles
• Strong understanding of network management concepts and networking and routing protocols. Knowledge of IP/MPLS networking, familiarity with networking concepts, protocols (e.g. OSPF, BGP) and deployments (e.g. IP VPN, VPLS)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies and best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Desire to continuously learn new technologies
• Proficient in exploring, evaluating and integrating new technologies
• Excellent at collaborating with cross-functional teams with a customer focus attitude
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

It would be nice if you had:

• Knowledge of Web based technologies
• Database knowledge (e.g. Postgres, Neo4j, Vertica)
• Experience in customer documentation validation
• Familiarity with REST API testing

About Us Come create the technology that helps the world act together Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer 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

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students. Disclaimer for US/Canada Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.(Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified. About The Team The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.