Network Automation Solution Developer
Posted 18 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
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Field of studyComputer Science, IP Networking, Telecommunications (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
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.
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.
Qualifications
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.
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