Lead R&D Test Engineer

Job Description

The team you’ll part of

• In Cloud and Network Services, technology leadership drives our business strategy. Our team focuses on delivering cloud-based network services to communication service providers, web-scalers, and enterprise customers. What's our North Star? Transitioning Nokia to an as-a-service delivery model and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in 5G core, analytics and AI, digital operations, private wireless, managed services, and monetization. Working together, we position CNS for business growth enabled by our commitment to the Nokia Essentials and our resolve to be 100 percent accountable for our impact on PEOPLE and BUSINESS RESULTS.
• We are looking for an experienced Test Architect to design the architecture of Nokia products, systems, and / or services. Designs, defines, and implements integrated hardware / software systems requirements from customer requirements or strategic business / technology objectives. Determines system specifications, input / output processes, and working parameters for hardware / software compatibility. Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system. Identifies, analyses, and resolves program support deficiencies. Develops and recommends corrective actions. May provide strategic vision as well as overall management and ensures performance and quality of own technology area or function.
  
  

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Identifies the stakeholders involved and coordinates with in the product lifecycle activities for initial phase of product development.
• Captures and manages the functional and non functional requirements by using industry best practices.
• Develops and manages the subsystem level design of the product.
• Researches, designs, plans, develops and / or evaluates new advanced network technologies by translating customer requirements or strategic business objectives into final product design.
• Work typically includes in-depth assessment of the customer's networked application needs, providing network modelling and simulation testing, consulting to further clarify needs, and engineering high-speed technology network transports to deliver application functionality.
• Designs, defines and implements integrated hardware / software systems requirements for customers and / or prepares studies and analyses existing systems.
• Determines system specifications, input / output processes and working parameters for hardware / software compatibility.
• Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system.
• Identifies, analyses and resolves program support deficiencies.
• Develops and recommends corrective actions.
• Solves complex problems based on sophisticated analytical thought and complex judgment.
• Contributes to development of concepts to determine professional direction of own organizational unit.
• Acts as a professional leader for staff / work team / taskforces, often the most senior specialist in a team, who serves as best practice resource within own organizational unit and / or is recognized as an expert within the same professional area in the business.
• Often leads functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and complexity, handles day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work.
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Candidates with Bachelor´s in CS, EE, will be more relevant. Master’s degree is a plus.
• You have a working experience of at least 12+ years in Software Engineering.
• Responsible for Architecture, Automation, Feature testing based on cloud native principles and leading testing of Microservices
• Ownership of SW Test Architecture at System component level
• Hands-on knowledge on a broad array of cloud native technologies and operability concepts. Ability to comprehend complex technical problems and create pragmatic solutions.
• High proficiency in Testing Automation languages and platforms and practices.
• Expert Programmer using Python / Automation Framework / Go / Java / C++ and related Tools in Linux environment
• Expert in Test Design and Development using Cloud Native Principles with strong Analytical and Debugging skills
• Hands-on Experience with Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers and Virtualization Technologies like Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), CaaS, Helm, Envoy, Databases, gRPC, Open Source Integration, FOSS, CSF, Operability and Serviceability Domain, CI/CD, DevOps, etc.
• Work independently, deploying, testing and troubleshooting Cloud native application
• Leading the end to end testing of Features
• Willing to work in lean and extremely agile environment / start-up work culture to achieve stiff and challenging targets
• Team player with proven ability to work in diverse team environment
• Experience in cross-team technical interface management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide array of stakeholders and technical experts throughout the company and outside partners
• Interface to key customers to explain design approaches and solution elements
• Ability to manage customer escalations caused by outage or product defects
• Track record of creating high quality work and delivering results on time.
  
  

Benefits:

• We provide a comprehensive private life and medical insurance plan to safeguard your well-being and that of your family.
• As part of our commitment to your health, we offer an annual medical check-up program.
• We offer a pension plan to help you plan for your future and ensure financial security after retirement.
• Enjoy the convenience of a ticket restaurant e-card, which can be used at various restaurants and eateries according to our policy (currently at €120 monthly)
• You will be provided with a company mobile device and subscription to stay connected and efficient in your work.
• We offer company bus transportation to facilitate your daily commute to and from work.
• Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work in a hybrid or remote mode, providing a better work-life balance.
• Receive a one-time payment of €350 as cash support for hybrid or remote mode arrangements.
• Take advantage of our Personal Support Service, which provides confidential and professional support and guidance on a range of emotional, practical, and work-life topics.
• Participate in Nokia's voluntary employee share purchase plan, allowing you to share in the company's success.
• Our Employee Recognition program, "Everyday Excellence," acknowledges and rewards outstanding contributions. You can redeem awards through our online store.
• Earn a generous referral bonus of €2.000, one of the highest in the market, for referring qualified candidates to join our team.
• Enjoy 90 calendar days of paid leave for the arrival of a new child.
• Engage in social clubs and cultural activities organized by the company to foster a sense of community and well-being.
• E-Learning Platforms: Access renowned e-learning platforms such as NokiaEDU, Harvard ManageMentor, and LinkedIn Learning for technical training and personal development.
• We provide ample opportunities for career growth and development, including training programs and mentorship initiatives.
  
  

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
  
  

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.