Jr. Network Infrastructure Test Engineer

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Ottawa is seeking a software testing engineer to design and execute advanced test scripts that validate software features. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and experience with scripting languages. Responsibilities include developing software test plans, collaborating with engineers, and troubleshooting issues within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with scripting languages is preferred.
• Familiarity with source control tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software test plans.
• Analyze and write test standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers to drive innovation.
• Create automated test cases in a Linux environment.
• Troubleshoot issues with testers and developers.

Skills

Scripting languages (TCL, Python, Perl)

Networking protocols (IP/TCP, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP)

Independent and team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Networking test tools (IXIA, Spirent, Wireshark)

Job description

The SAR 7705 Test team is responsible for designing, developing, and executing advanced test scripts to ensure that software features conform to the requirements defined by Product Management. These scripts validate both the conformance and functionality of implementations delivered by Software Engineering. Our testing scope is broad and dynamic, covering areas such as data path performance, control plane protocols, and Layer 3 technologies, including IP/MPLS, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP. We also focus on Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) protocols like CFM, EFM, TWAMP, and Performance Monitoring. Additional areas of expertise include timing and synchronization technologies such as PTP, NTP, SyncE, SETS, BITS, and GNSS; security and quantum-ready encryption solutions like IPSec, MacSec, Network Group Encryption, Anysec, OpenSSL, FIPS, and NIAPS; and physical layer testing involving Ethernet, MAC, SerDes, 1G/10G Optical Transceivers, and legacy interfaces such as serial, T1/E1, C37.94, and voice bridges. Our responsibilities also extend to testing Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs, as well as legacy services including CESoPSN, Serial, TDM, Ethernet PW, and IP PW.

Qualifications

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with programming languages, preferably scripting languages such as TCL, Python, or Perl.
• Familiarity with source control tools like Git.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience with networking test tools such as IXIA, Spirent, or Wireshark.
• Knowledge of networking protocols including IP/TCP, routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP), and/or signaling protocols (RSVP, LDP).
• A solid understanding of networking and communications; experience with real-time software or operating systems is a plus.
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Hands‑on experience with IP routers and/or IP testing tools, which would be a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and execute software test plans to ensure product quality and performance.
• Analyze and write test standards and procedures, maintaining thorough documentation of test results.
• Review test outcomes to verify functionality and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with top engineers to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges and drive innovation.
• Assist in refining customer requirements where appropriate to align testing with user needs.
• Create automated test cases to validate new hardware and software features in a Linux‑based regression environment.
• Troubleshoot issues and work closely with testers and developers to investigate and resolve bugs.
• Learn and apply industry best practices in software development, configuration management, and quality assurance automation.