Senior Technical Specialist-Validation Test Engineer

Nokia; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Health insurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Support service 24/7

Career growth

Learning programs

Relocation support

Recognition programs

Job summary

Nokia Bengaluru seeks an experienced QA professional to lead application product testing across Kubernetes and OpenShift, with cloud deployments on AWS and GCP. The role emphasizes test planning, automation, and performance optimization to deliver scalable software solutions.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, drive comprehensive test coverage, and stay ahead of new technologies in microservices and cloud solutions to ensure high‑quality product releases.

Qualifications

• Automation tools experience with Robot Framework, Python and Selenium.
• Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, AKS).
• E2E testing across Networking/EMS/NMS/Telecom domains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead application product testing across multiple platforms with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain test plans and test cases for functional, boundary and negative scenarios.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, Development and PM teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Contribute to test automation and debugging efforts across Kubernetes and cloud environments.

Skills

Test automation

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Cloud platforms

Tools

Robot Framework

Python

Selenium

Job description

Job Description

Skilled QA professional leading application product testing across Kubernetes, OpenShift, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, AKS). Experienced in test automation using Robot Framework, Python, and Selenium, with a strong focus on test planning, debugging, and performance optimization. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive high-quality, scalable software solutions.

Job Description

Skilled QA professional leading application product testing across Kubernetes, OpenShift, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, AKS). Experienced in test automation using Robot Framework, Python, and Selenium, with a strong focus on test planning, debugging, and performance optimization. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive high-quality, scalable software solutions.

Job Description

Skilled QA professional leading application product testing across Kubernetes, OpenShift, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, AKS). Experienced in test automation using Robot Framework, Python, and Selenium, with a strong focus on test planning, debugging, and performance optimization. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive high-quality, scalable software solutions.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

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• Lead application product testing across multiple platforms, including Open Source K8s, RHEL OpenShift and Public Clouds (AWS, Google, Azure).
• Contribute to test automation efforts using Robot Framework, Python, and Selenium, including script writing, failure analysis and debugging.
• Develop and review comprehensive test plans and test cases, ensuring extensive coverage of functional, boundary and negative scenarios.
• Build working relationships with Product Management, Architecture, Development and Project Management teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Initiate and contribute to performance improvement initiatives, ensuring that the application products meet performance benchmarks.
• Stay at the forefront of new technologies, including Microservices, Kubernetes, SDN/NFV, and Cloud solutions, to continuously improve testing practices and solutions.
• Drive product quality by identifying testing improvements and focusing on the overall software development and testing lifecycles.
• Work effective

Key Skills And Experience

Must have skills:

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Engineering stream between 8 to 14 years of hands‑on experience with automation tools such as Robot Framework, Python, and Selenium for writing test scripts and analyzing automation failures.
• Experience in Open Source Kubernetes, RHEL OpenShift, Public Clouds (AWS, Google, Azure), and containerized environments.
• Extensive experience in application product E2E system testing within Networking, EMS/NMS, and Telecom domains.
• Hands‑on experience with performance testing tools and techniques to ensure the scalability and efficiency of applications.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with key Telecom technologies including SNMP, Netconf/Yang, SDN/NFV, FCAPS, and Microservices.
• Understanding of security testing methodologies and the ability to identify vulnerabilities in cloud‑based applications.
• Deeper knowledge of telecom protocols and network management practices for better test scenario creation and execution.

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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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.
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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