Network Automation Solution Developer

Nokia; Thiruporur; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

90 days maternity/paternity leave

24/7 personal support service

Career growth & mobility

Continuous learning

R&D opportunities

Recognition programs

Ergonomic workplace support

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Network Automation Solution Developer in India to validate Service Portals and ensure reliability for telecom operators. You will design and execute test strategies for orchestration, automation, and service assurance across IP/MPLS networks, using Robot Framework and scripting to build automated tests.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to CI/CD and release quality. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, performance validation, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Telecommunications, IP Networking, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in the telecom/networking domain.
• Proficiency in Robot Framework, Python/Java scripting, and test automation design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive end-to-end test strategies for Service Portals, focusing on performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Robot Framework for regression, functional, and system testing.
• Validate complex IP/MPLS network topologies, ensuring thorough testing of orchestration and automation functionalities.
• Troubleshoot issues, conduct root cause analysis, and collaborate with developers to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing within the release process.
• Review and assess product requirements and design documents to ensure they meet testability standards.
• Mentor junior QA engineers, providing guidance and participating in peer reviews to enhance team skills.
• Report on quality metrics, defect tracking, and performance validation to ensure high-quality product releases.

Skills

Robot Framework

Python/Java

IP networking

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Telecommunications/IP networking

Tools

IXIA/Spirent

Wireshark

Job description

Job Description
As a Network Automation Solution Developer, you will validate Service Portals and ensure their reliability for leading telecom operators. Working with agile, cross-functional teams, you will develop and execute test strategies for orchestration, automation, and service assurance across IP/MPLS networks. You will leverage test automation tools, troubleshoot issues, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuous integration and delivery, helping deliver high-quality network automation solutions.

Job Description
As a Network Automation Solution Developer, you will validate Service Portals and ensure their reliability for leading telecom operators. Working with agile, cross-functional teams, you will develop and execute test strategies for orchestration, automation, and service assurance across IP/MPLS networks. You will leverage test automation tools, troubleshoot issues, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuous integration and delivery, helping deliver high-quality network automation solutions.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Design and implement comprehensive end-to-end test strategies for Service Portals, focusing on performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Robot Framework for regression, functional, and system testing.
• Validate complex IP/MPLS network topologies, ensuring thorough testing of orchestration and automation functionalities.
• Troubleshoot issues, conduct root cause analysis, and collaborate with developers to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing within the release process.
• Review and assess product requirements and design documents to ensure they meet testability standards.
• Mentor junior QA engineers, providing guidance and participating in peer reviews to enhance team skills.
• Report on quality metrics, defect tracking, and performance validation to ensure high-quality product releases.
  

Key Skills And Experience
You have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Telecommunications, IP Networking, or related field
• 10 years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in the telecom/networking domain.
• Proficiency in Robot Framework, Python/Java scripting, and test automation design patterns
• Strong understanding of IP and network virtualization concepts.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Familiarity with Nokia NSP architecture and service provisioning (e.g., L3VPN, TE tunnels)
• Experience with Linux-based environments, network emulators (e.g., IXIA, Spirent), and protocol analyzers (e.g., Wireshark)
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and documentation skills.

About Us
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About The Team
Some of our benefits in India:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Health and well-being support - medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Career growth & mobility - technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
• Continuous learning - technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
• Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
• Workplace support - ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility