Aio Small Cells Nlt- Test Architect

Join Nokia as a NLT Test Architect and be at the forefront of 5G technology In this role, you will integrate and validate end-to-end solutions across multiple network elements, including 5G Small Cells, Core Network, and Cloud-based EMS.
- You’ll lead the validation of our Small Cells solution, conducting functional testing, call processing, and automation efforts while ensuring system upgrades and backward compatibility.
- You will critically review customer requirements and high-level designs to ensure comprehensive test planning and validation coverage.
- You will design and execute testing strategies for new features and regression testing of previous releases to maintain product quality.
- You will accelerate automation efforts to enhance regression test coverage and improve the efficiency of the testing process.
- You will monitor test execution progress closely, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld throughout the process.
- You will lead the debugging of complex issues, leveraging your problem-solving skills to resolve challenges in lab and customer environments.
- You will perform rigorous requirement analysis, risk assessments, and detailed test planning to mitigate verification risks effectively.

**You have**:

- Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in engineering (Electronics & Communications; Computer Science, EEE) with 10+ years of relevant wireless domain experience
- Strong understanding of O-RAN Alliance specifications (especially O1, R1 interfaces)
- Familiarity with Near-RT RIC and Non-RT RIC functions, SMO (Service Management and Orchestration)
- Ability to read, write, and validate YANG models and knowledge of how YANG models are used to represent network configuration/state
- Hands-on with NETCONF/RESTCONF protocols for configuration management
- Good knowledge & proven experience in 5G domain with sound FCAPS and networking background

**It would be nice if you also had**:

- Good knowledge in NEs like SeGW, AAA and PKI interfaces with experience in providing customized solutions for N/W certificate management
- Hands-on experience in various protocol analyzers and tools like QxDM, QCAT
- Expert level of expertise with Robot automation framework and Python script expertise is a plus

**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 BloombergWorkplace 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.