Mid/Senior SBC Software Tester

Nokia; Um Ghafah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a highly motivated SBC engineer to support the Nokia Session Border Controller product line. This role involves integration and functional testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining test documentation. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software testing, IP networking, and cloud infrastructures, with a focus on quality and collaboration. Committed to diversity, the company encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, promoting a culture of inclusion and respect.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health and well-being support

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Meal and lifestyle perks

Volunteering days

Career growth and mobility opportunities

Continuous learning programs

Annual bonuses

Pension scheme

Company car eligibility based on job grade

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing.
• Strong analytical skills focused on system verification and validation.
• Knowledge of IP networking protocols and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Integration, functional, and system testing.
• Lab reconfiguration and provisioning.
• Problem troubleshooting and defect management.

Skills

Software testing experience

Analytical skills

IP networking knowledge

Linux environment fluency

Cloud infrastructure knowledge

CNCF and Kubernetes knowledge

Testing automation skills

Agile testing processes

Interpersonal skills

Quality-first mindset

Communicative level in English

Job description

Job Description

Nokia Cloud and Network Services, IP Telephony Applications R&D team is seeking a highly motivated SBC engineer to address growing business needs of Nokia Session Border Controller (SBC) product. The SBC offers Service Providers economical and reliable means to secure and control media and signaling streams. Nokia SBC functions as a component within Containerized Network Function (CNF) platforms, strategically positioned at the edge of access networks. Its role encompasses securing diverse IP accesses and facilitating the delivery of all IMS services. Additionally, it extends support for roaming, IMS interconnection, and corporate SIP trunking scenarios within peering networks.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Integration/functional/system testing
• Lab reconfiguration and provisioning
• Problem troubleshooting & defect management
• Developing & maintaining test documentation (test plans, test strategies, test scripts)

Key Skills And Experience

• Strong experience in software testing min. 5Y
• Good analytical skills especially system robustness verification and validation
• Knowledge about IP networking (protocols, architecture)
• Linux environment knowledge (fluent in terminal mode operations)
• Knowledge about virtualization and cloud infrastructure
• Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), especially Kubernetes
• Testing Automation process and tools (Robot framework)
• Fluency in agile software testing processes, practices, and tools
• Strong interpersonal skills; can work independently but should also enjoy working together with the team
• Quality-first mindset, well organized, prompt in your tasks and proud of your work
• English - communicative level

Nice-to-haves

• Cloud runtime environment (OpenStack, OpenShift)
• Telecom knowledge is a big plus, if not necessary, especially the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)
• Telecom protocols knowledge is a big plus, especially SIP
• ISTQB certificate will be a plus
• Coding skills will be very appreciated (e.g. Python)

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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.

About The Business Group

In Cloud and Network Services, as Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

About The Team

Some of our benefits in Poland :

• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Health and well-being support – private medical care for you and your family, life insurance, mental health programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Meal and lifestyle perks – Lunch Pass (monthly meal subsidy), Nokia Social Fund (sport card, cinema tickets, loans)
• Volunteering – two paid days per year for community or charitable activities
• Career growth & mobility – technical career path, job rotation, and domestic relocation support
• Continuous learning – mentorship programs, digital learning platforms and tools
• Annual bonus – based on individual and company performance
• Pension scheme (PPE) – available after 36 months of continuous employment
• Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade