Platform Test Automation Engineer - Intermediate

Nokia; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Platform Test Automation Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves developing and executing sophisticated tests for cutting-edge products in the data center and telecommunications space. You will work closely with software and hardware teams, utilizing state-of-the-art lab equipment to ensure the highest quality standards. This position offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in a collaborative environment committed to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Corporate Retirement Savings Plan

Health and dental benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off for holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Plan

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and executing software test plans.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages, especially scripting.
• Familiarity with networking test tools and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated test cases in a Linux environment.
• Troubleshoot issues and collaborate with software and hardware teams.
• Maintain documentation of test results and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

TCL

Python

Perl

Shell Scripting

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems

Bachelor of Engineering in Software

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical

Bachelor of Engineering in Communications

Tools

GIT

IXIA

Spirent

IPerf

Wireshark

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Job Description

The Service Router Platform team is responsible for qualifying components and related features of the leading edge data centre, enterprise and CSP family of products. We are required to design, develop, automate and execute sophisticated tests to verify the conformance of features and their functionality implemented by Engineering against requirements specifications laid out by Product Management. We are responsible for driving the features to completion and will therefore have to interact extensively with Software, Hardware, Firmware and Product Management teams. Our team is the reason why Nokia has a reputation for quality.

Job Description

The Service Router Platform team is responsible for qualifying components and related features of the leading edge data centre, enterprise and CSP family of products. We are required to design, develop, automate and execute sophisticated tests to verify the conformance of features and their functionality implemented by Engineering against requirements specifications laid out by Product Management. We are responsible for driving the features to completion and will therefore have to interact extensively with Software, Hardware, Firmware and Product Management teams. Our team is the reason why Nokia has a reputation for quality.

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How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Responsibilities include developing, modifying and executing software test plans; analyzing and writing test standards and procedures; maintaining documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modifying software; and analyzing test results to ensure functionality and recommending corrective action.

As part of the team, you will:

• Help validate and qualify Media Dependent Adapter level components on new routers, including Ethernet and pluggable optical transceivers of various form factors
• Maintain and utilize various state of the art lab test equipment including traffic generators, optical measurement, impairment and cleaning devices using a good balance of hands-on and automation techniques
• Develop and enhance automated test cases to validate new h/w and s/w features in a Linux-based regression environment
• Troubleshoot issues and work closely with the functional area testers and developers from the software and hardware teams to investigate and resolve bugs
• Learn the industry's best practices in software development, configuration management and quality assurance design and automation
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

Must Have:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Systems, Software, Electrical or Communications or equivalent
• Experience and knowledge of programming languages (preferably scripting languages such as TCL, Python, Perl, shell)
• A drive towards best practices and the best quality possible
• Strong attention to detail
  
  

Good to have:

• Knowledge and hands-on experience using source control software (e.g. GIT)
• Familiarity with networking test tools (IXIA, Spirent, IPerf, Wireshark, etc.)
• Knowledge of IP/TCP, routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP) and/or signaling protocols (RSVP, LDP)
• Knowledge of Ethernet and optics transceivers
• Previous Nokia internship or co-op experience
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Telecommunications

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