Solution Services Architect

The Test Architect for the Packet Core (PaCo) domain is a highly experienced and technically skilled individual responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the overall test strategy and architecture for PaCo products and services. Your role requires a deep understanding of testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and the PaCo domain itself. You will lead the evolution of our testing infrastructure, ensuring comprehensive test coverage, high automation rates, and efficient test execution. Additionally, you will provide full-stack development support to enhance testing capabilities and tools. You will contribute by defining and maintaining the overall test strategy and architecture for PaCo products, encompassing unit, integration, system, performance, and security testing. This includes defining test methodologies, selecting appropriate tools and technologies, and establishing clear testing processes. You will lead the development and implementation of automated testing frameworks and solutions, designing and developing automated test scripts, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring high test coverage. You will oversee the management and maintenance of test environments, ensuring they accurately reflect production environments and are readily available for testing activities. Furthermore, you will design and execute performance and scalability tests, incorporate security testing into the overall test strategy, and provide full-stack development support to enhance testing capabilities. Key Skills and Experience: - Masters or bachelors degree in computer science Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred with 8+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 5 years in a test architect or similar role. - Experience in the telecommunications industry, specifically with Packet Core (PaCo) technologies with AI/ML based testing. - Extensive experience in designing and implementing automated testing frameworks and deep understanding of testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). - Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, or similar languages. - Experience with various testing tools and technologies (e.g., Selenium, JMeter, Appium, etc.). - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., NCD, Gitops, GitLab CI). Nice to have: - Experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments. - Experience with network protocols & Simulators (e.g., 5G, 4G, VoIP, Spirent). Join Nokia, a company committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on peoples lives and will help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world. Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs, and an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.,