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
up-to-date 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 framewo

📌 System QA (Bengaluru)
🏢 NOKIA
📍 Bengaluru