Jr. MPLS Test Engineer

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global telecommunications company in Ottawa seeks a Jr. MPLS Test Engineer to develop and test routing and signaling protocols. You will enhance test automation in a Linux environment and collaborate with a team to troubleshoot issues. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills and a passion for quality. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop expertise in network technology.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated programming skills, analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit curiosity to learn and reverse engineer features.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP).
• Test functions of routers under scale and stress them.
• Enhance test automation in a Linux-based regression environment.

Skills

Programming skills

Analytical abilities

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Tools

GIT

Linux

Python

TCL

Job description

As a Jr. MPLS Test Engineer, you will embark on an exciting journey to master the development and testing of essential routing and signaling protocols. You'll have the opportunity to push router functions to their limits, ensuring robust network performance under scale. Dive into enhancing and developing test automation within a dynamic Linux-based regression environment. You'll work closely with a talented team of testers and developers, troubleshooting and resolving bugs together. Additionally, you'll monitor automated regression tests to maintain seamless functionality, ensuring that new code integrates smoothly without disrupting existing features. Join us and be part of a team that drives innovation and excellence in network technology.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated programming skills, analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Exhibit curiosity to learn, reverse engineer, and thoroughly test features or designs, while being a quick learner, self-starter, and able to work independently with a sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, outstanding attention to detail, and a passion for quality.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience coding large software projects beyond typical school assignments.
• Knowledge of network security principles.
• Solid understanding of computer hardware and architectural building blocks.
• Proficiency in using source control software, particularly GIT.

Responsibilities

• Build knowledge and experience in developing and/or testing routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and RIP), signaling protocols (MPLS, RSVP, LDP, PIM, IGMP, MLD, MLDP, SR) used to carry traffic on the internet from layers 2-7 of the OSI model
• Test many functions of the router together under scale and stress the network to its limits.
• Develop and enhance test automation in a Linux-based regression environment (Python, TCL).
• Troubleshoot issues and work closely with the functional area testers and developers to investigate and resolve bugs.
• Monitor automated regression tests to ensure that new code does not break existing functionality.