Quality Assurance Engineer - Software Security

Nokia; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Security QA Engineer in Lisbon to join the Optical Networks R&D team, focusing on secure, high-performance networking software.

You will develop Python-based test automation, perform functional and security testing, and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with developers and security specialists to embed security from design through deployment.

This role offers exposure to DevSecOps practices and AI-assisted testing approaches in a global tech leader.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Experience with Python test automation.
• Knowledge of software security principles, Linux environments, and networking fundamentals.
• Understanding of security testing and secure development practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test solutions using Python.
• Execute functional and security testing, including authentication, authorization, API security, vulnerability validation, and robustness testing.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and security specialists to support secure-by-design development.
• Contribute to DevSecOps initiatives, security automation, and AI-assisted testing approaches.

Skills

Python test automation

Security testing principles

Linux environments

Networking fundamentals

Strong analytical skills

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Join Nokia's Optical Networks R&D team and contribute to the development of secure, high-performance networking solutions powering next-generation communication infrastructures.

As part of an Agile Scrum team, you will help ensure security and quality are embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Develop and maintain automated test solutions using Python.


• Execute functional and security testing, including authentication, authorization, API security, vulnerability validation, and robustness testing.


• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.


• Collaborate with developers, architects, and security specialists to support secure-by-design development.


• Contribute to DevSecOps initiatives, security automation, and AI-assisted testing approaches.

Key Skills And Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.


• Experience with Python test automation.


• Knowledge of software security principles, Linux environments, and networking fundamentals.


• Understanding of security testing and secure development practices.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Fluent English.

Nice to Have

• DevSecOps experience.


• Security testing tools and automation frameworks.


• AI/ML applications in software quality or cybersecurity.


• Knowledge of optical networking technologies.

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.

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