QA Manager

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Retirement Savings Plan

Health and dental benefits

Life insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Plan

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nokia is seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead our quality assurance efforts for distributed systems. You will drive test strategy, oversee E2E automation, and scale testing with device simulators and traffic generators.

You will mentor a high‑performing team, collaborate with development peers, apply chaos engineering to resilience testing, and ensure stability across our products and services. A strong background in cloud/Kubernetes and multiple automation frameworks is essential, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in QA management and leadership roles.
• Hands-on test automation development is a MUST.
• Experience with a variety of Test Automation frameworks is a MUST.
• Experience with cloud and Kubernetes environments is a MUST.
• Strong knowledge of scale testing techniques and tools.
• Experience with chaos engineering and distributed systems resilience testing.
• Proficiency in using device simulators and traffic generators for scale testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Analytical mindset with a problem‑solving approach.
• Familiarity with Nokia Quality processes is an advantage.
• Ability to lead and inspire a high‑performing QA team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA team, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Be hands‑on in Test Automation development for a new product.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive test strategy, covering E2E automation and scale testing.
• Execute and oversee scale testing scenarios, utilizing device simulators and traffic generators.
• Ensure the stability and reliability of our systems through effective regression testing.
• Apply chaos engineering principles to test distributed systems' resilience, including node failure and control plane partition scenarios.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate and automate testing processes.
• Analyze and report on test results, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in QA and testing methodologies.
• Mentor and train team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced QA Manager to join our team and drive quality assurance initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in test strategy development, E2E test automation, and scale testing. They will lead a team responsible for ensuring the resilience and stability of our distributed systems. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of our products and services.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced QA Manager to join our team and drive quality assurance initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in test strategy development, E2E test automation, and scale testing. They will lead a team responsible for ensuring the resilience and stability of our distributed systems. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of our products and services.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Lead and manage the QA team, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Be hands‑on in Test Automation development for a new product.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive test strategy, covering E2E automation and scale testing.
• Execute and oversee scale testing scenarios, utilizing device simulators and traffic generators.
• Ensure the stability and reliability of our systems through effective regression testing.
• Apply chaos engineering principles to test distributed systems' resilience, including node failure and control plane partition scenarios.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate and automate testing processes.
• Analyze and report on test results, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in QA and testing methodologies.
• Mentor and train team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Key Skills And Experience

IBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred

• At least 5+ years of experience in QA management and leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in test strategy development and E2E automation.
• Hands on Test Automation development is a MUST
• Experience with a variety of Test Automation frameworks is a MUST
• Experience with cloud and Kubernetes environments is a MUST
• Strong knowledge of scale testing techniques and tools.
• Experience with chaos engineering and distributed systems resilience testing.
• Proficiency in using device simulators and traffic generators for scale testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Analytical mindset with a problem‑solving approach.
• Familiarity with Nokia Quality processes is an advantage.
• Ability to lead and inspire a high‑performing QA team.ssues.

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.

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Our recruitment process

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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.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

• 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

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