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System QA & Automation Lead at Nokia
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1. Job details
Nokia
System QA & Automation Lead
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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2. Job description from Nokia
We are looking for an experienced System QA & Automation Lead with strong
expertise in software validation and test automation, particularly within
cloud-native architectures and telecommunications networks. As an individual
contributor, this technical leadership role is responsible for defining and
driving end-to-end testing strategies for the Core Management System, covering
both functional and non-functional domains. The ideal candidate will bring
proven technical leadership, exceptional analytical skills, and a strong track
record of developing scalable, high-quality test and automation frameworks for
modern microservices-based platforms. Experience in continuously advancing
testing capabilities through agentic AI-driven automation frameworks is highly
desirable.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Design and drive product-level testing strategies that align with both
technical requirements and business objectives.
* Architect scalable test platforms and automation frameworks for cloud-native,
microservices-based systems, with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and
maintainability.
* Translate complex customer, product, and system requirements into
comprehensive test strategies, detailed test designs, and executable test
plans.
* Lead software subsystem integration and end-to-end system validation
activities to ensure seamless functionality, performance, and quality across
the solution.
* Identify, analyze, and address testing gaps, quality risks, support issues,
and performance bottlenecks throughout the development and validation
lifecycle.
* Collaborate closely with customers, product management, architecture, and
engineering teams to ensure testing priorities are aligned with overall
product strategy and delivery goals.
* Act as a subject matter expert in quality engineering, mentoring teams on
modern testing methodologies, driving resolution of critical customer
escalations, and championing continuous improvement through advanced
automation and AI/agentic testing frameworks within agile environments.
QUALIFICATIONS
You Have
* Engineering Degree with 12+ years of experience in software testing, quality
engineering, and test automation.
* Strong expertise in test architecture and quality assurance for cloud-native,
microservices-based, highly scalable distributed systems.
* Proficiency in Python, Go, and/or C++ for automation development, with
hands-on experience in Linux environments and modern cloud-native
technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Envoy, CI/CD pipelines, and
DevOps toolchains.
* Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and executing test
strategies for highly scalable, resilient, and reliable systems, supported by
strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills. Solid
understanding of database testing, observability frameworks, monitoring
systems, and telemetry-driven validation practices.
* Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, deliver
high-quality outcomes in fast-paced agile environments, and communicate
effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
* Hands-on experience leveraging Agentic AI and AI-assisted engineering tools
to enhance testing effectiveness, automation coverage, development
productivity, and overall engineering efficiency.
Nice to Have
* Experience in NMS/EMS testing, including interoperability and observability
testing, with validation of databases, gRPC-based services, APIs, and
open-source integrations.
* Experience in the Core Network Signaling domain (4G/5G mobile core networks)
3. Skills that usually matter in QA and test automation roles
General guidance from TechJobs360, not part of Nokia’s posting. The job description above is what counts for this role.
| Area | What to be comfortable with |
|---|---|
| Languages | Java, Python or TypeScript |
| Frameworks & tools | Selenium, Playwright or Cypress, API testing, CI pipelines |
| Computer science basics | Data structures, algorithms, complexity |
| Ways of working | Version control, code review, testing, reading other people's code |
4. How to prepare for a System QA & Automation Lead interview
Interview formats differ by company and team, so confirm the rounds with the recruiter. Most hiring loops for roles like this cover:
A recruiter call or an online test. Read the job description twice and be ready to explain how your experience matches it.
Often coding problems on arrays, strings, trees, graphs or dynamic programming, solved while you explain your thinking.
Often design and trade-off questions sized to the role: an API, a component, or a small system.
Answer with the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Prepare two or three real stories: a hard problem you solved, a disagreement you handled, and something you learned quickly.
5. Take-home pay example (FY 2026–27, new tax regime)
An example for two common package sizes, not this job’s salary. Under the new tax regime (Section 115BAC) salaried employees get a standard deduction of ₹75,000.
| Component | Example: ₹12 LPA | Example: ₹24 LPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic salary (40% of CTC) | ₹40,000 / mo | ₹80,000 / mo |
| Employee EPF (12% of basic) | -₹4,800 / mo | -₹9,600 / mo |
| Income tax (TDS) | -₹6,933 / mo | -₹32,450 / mo |
| Professional tax | -₹200 / mo | -₹200 / mo |
| Approx. in-hand | ₹81,344 / mo | ₹1,44,304 / mo |
Work out the take-home pay for your own offer, in either tax regime.
6. Questions and how to apply
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