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Principal Technical Specialist

Nokia

12 - 15 years

0 Lacs

Chennai Tamil Nadu India

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testing automation mpls development data management security networking service test python regression debugging verification switching routing network analyze collaborative engineering ospf bgp vpn software programming technology leadership mobile networks learning support mentoring

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Contribute to system-level testing and automation of Layer 2/3 and MPLS features on Nokia’s Flagship Fiber Access platforms. Collaborate with development and product teams to validate customer use cases, ensure control/data plane performance, and verify management interfaces and security features in a high-performance, embedded networking environment.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Contribute to system-level testing of Layer 2/3 protocols and MPLS features to validate end-to-end service behavior.
Develop and execute test automation frameworks using Python and Shell to streamline regression and performance testing.
Assist in debugging, analyzing, and resolving data/control plane issues in real-time with the development team.
Participate in testing and verification of switching and routing functionalities over Broadcom and Marvell chipsets.
Collaborate with PLMs to ensure thorough validation of customer-specific network use cases.
Explore programmable interfaces like gNMI and NETCONF to enhance operational visibility and management testing.
Test and analyze advanced security features, including DoS protection and protocol robustness through Defensics.
Gain hands-on experience with carrier-grade embedded systems in a fast-paced, collaborative networking environment.

Key Skills And Experience

You Have:

Graduate or Master's in engineering with 12-15 years of experience with test and analyzing high-performance switching and routing software.
Experience in Layer 2(VLAN, ERPS, LAG etc..,) or Layer 3(ipv4/ipv6 forwarding, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, PIM, MPLS(L2 VPN, LDP, RSVP), networking control and/or data plane software/protocols.
Programming skills in Python and Shell scripting.
Experience in testing and analyzing programmable management interfaces using gNMI, NETCONF, etc.
Familiarity with Broadcom/Marvell chipsets and data plane verification.
Exposure to customer-centric validation or production environments

It Would Be Nice If You Also Have:

Knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools (e.g., Defensics)
Familiarity with telecom standards and network product lifecycle

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.

About The Team

The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.

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