Verification Tester 1, MME/SGSN R&D
Naperville, IL

Job Description

Nokia is a global leader in the technologies that connect people and things. With state-of-the-art software, hardware and services for any type of network, Nokia is uniquely positioned to help communication service providers, governments, and large enterprises deliver on the promise of 5G, the Cloud and the Internet of Things.

Serving customers in over 100 countries, our research scientists and engineers continue to invent and accelerate new technologies that will increasingly transform the way people and things communicate and connect.

Business Group Description:

You will be part of the Cloud Mobility Manager (CMM) within the ION Division of Nokia.

The CMM delivers a converged packet core solution which addresses both evolution scenarios: 5G (AMF), 4G LTE overlay today with 2G/3G consolidation, or 2G/3G renewal today with future evolution to 4G LTE and 5G technology on the same platform. The Cloud Mobility Manager (CMM) product combines the MME (4G LTE) and SGSN (2G/3G) functions, paving the way for AMF (5G) functionality.

Key Job Responsibilities:

* Testing & prototyping in Virtualization/Cloud Computing including technologies like: Openstack and other well-known NFV-I platforms, including AWS and Container technologies
* Coding test scripts in Python and TCL to validate the SW which implements various 3GPP specifications

Additionally, you will need to be:

* a self-starter, self-motivated and able to work independently


* creative and an analytical thinker with problem solving skills


* innovative and eager to learn state-of-the-art technologies


* a fast learner; able to gain a lot of complex knowledge in a short time frame


* able to keep abreast of evolution in the industry and cloud infrastructures


* able to demonstrate excellent technical skills, work efficiently and be responsible for completing own code quality and/or testing activities given provided requirements


* able to communicate/explain technical information/risks and provide status updates on assigned tasks


* able to work well across organizational boundaries, multi-site and multi-cultural teams


* able to keep in mind the customer's point of view



Qualifications:

Required: Candidates shall have completed their bachelors/masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Information Technology.

Skills:

Essential:

* Knowledge of/Experience with Linux and programming languages (preferably scripting languages such as TCL, Python, Robot, Ksh/Bash)
* Experience with test script automation

Desired:

* Knowledge of and Experience with protocol testing tools
* Knowledge of IP networking (IPv4/IPv6) and troubleshooting
* Openstack and VMware knowledge
* Experience with XML, JSON, YAML, REST

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.