Senior QA & Automation Engineer

Nokia Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in Bengaluru, India seeks experienced Software QA Automation Engineers to design, develop, and run test automation for cloud-native observability platforms. You will build scalable automation frameworks, validate end-to-end quality, and drive CI/CD driven testing across teams in an Agile environment.

The role requires hands-on testing of Kubernetes/OpenShift deployments, API and data pipeline validation, and collaboration with DevOps, product, and engineering teams to improve quality and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 5+ years of software testing and quality engineering.
• Strong experience in test automation development using Java, Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Hands-on experience testing cloud-native applications deployed on Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Strong knowledge of API, integration, system, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD-driven test automation using Jenkins, Git, Helm, and containerized pipelines.
• Experience testing data-intensive and event-driven systems (Kafka, databases, ETL pipelines).
• Strong defect management, troubleshooting, RCA skills in distributed apps.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance test automation frameworks for cloud-native observability platforms.
• Own end-to-end quality validation activities from test strategy to release readiness.
• Drive automated testing across CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery.
• Identify, analyze, and track defects; collaborate with engineering for quick resolution.
• Leverage AI-assisted testing tools to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers, product, and DevOps to embed quality across the SDLC.

Skills

Test automation

Cloud-native testing

CI/CD pipelines

API testing

Kafka testing

RCA

Agile/Scrum

Jenkins

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Helm

Job description

We are seeking talented Software QA Automation Engineers with 5+ years of experience and a passion for delivering high-quality, cloud-native software solutions. In this role, you will design, develop, and execute test automation solutions for cutting-edge applications in the observability domain, leveraging modern testing frameworks, cloud-native technologies, and automation tools. You will collaborate closely with development, product, and operations teams to ensure product quality, reliability, performance, and scalability while driving continuous improvement in test automation and quality engineering practices within an agile environment.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Design, develop, and enhance test automation frameworks and quality engineering solutions for cloud-native observability platforms, ensuring product quality, reliability, and scalability.

• Own end-to-end quality validation activities, from test strategy and test design to automation, execution, reporting, and release readiness.

• Drive automation-first testing practices across CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery, improve release confidence, and reduce manual effort.

• Identify, analyze, and track software defects, collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure timely resolution and continuous quality improvements.
  Leverage AI-assisted testing and engineering productivity tools to improve test coverage, accelerate defect discovery, and enhance overall testing effectiveness.

• Collaborate with developers, product management, and DevOps teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle while driving continuous improvements in quality engineering practices and Agile delivery processes.

Qualifications

You Have:

• Engineering degree with 5+ years of experience in software testing and quality engineering.

• Strong experience in test automation development using Java, Python, Go, or similar programming languages, including building scalable automation frameworks.

• Hands-on experience testing cloud-native applications deployed on Kubernetes/OpenShift, including microservices-based and distributed systems architectures.

• Strong knowledge of API, integration, system, and end-to-end testing using modern automation tools and frameworks.

• Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD-driven test automation using tools such as Jenkins, Git, Helm, and containerized deployment pipelines.

• Experience testing data-intensive and event-driven systems involving Kafka, databases, ETL pipelines, and large-scale data processing workflows.

• Strong defect management, troubleshooting, test analysis, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) skills for complex distributed applications. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with strong collaboration skills and a quality-first mindset.

Nice to Have

• Good understanding of observability and telemetry concepts, including metrics, logs, traces, and validation of monitoring and analytics platforms.

• Exposure to AI-assisted testing tools, intelligent automation practices, or AI/ML-driven quality engineering approaches.

• Experience working with telecom network management, observability, analytics, or autonomous network solutions.