About The Role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Creating test scripts using available test tools. This will involve getting familiarized with the test tools and figuring out innovative ways of re-creating practically possible scenarios.
Ability to build test setups as per the requirements of the test case and environment.
Executing test cases and validating the test status based on the expectations for the test case.
Ability to fully understand system logs, test tool logs and use this understanding for debugging issues and identifying accurate root causes for the problems seen on the system under test or in the network
Using the test expertise and identifying overall improvements and enhancements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum 4 to 10 years of experience
Good exposure of Packet Core Nodes which should primarily include SGSN, GGSN, MME, PCRF , ePDG , vEPC (vMME, vSAE-GW)
Good exposure with AMF,SMF,UPF, NRF, NSSF, UDM, UDR, UDSF, PCF etc.
In-depth knowledge of core network 4G/5G message flows based on 3GPP based protocols like S1AP,NGAP, GTP, Http2, NAS, PFCP, Diameter.
Thorough knowledge and hands on experience in (4G, 5G NSA/SA ), call flow, control plane and data plane functions.
Hands on Experience on testing E2E call flows with respect to Packet Core.
Expertise in product /capacity testing using simulators/scripting /open source tools
Ability to create/build test setups as per the test strategy of the feature.
Executing test cases and validating the test status based on the expectations for the test case.
Ability to fully understand system logs, test tool logs and use this understanding for debugging issues and identifying accurate root causes for the problems seen on the system under test or in the network.
Expertise with core network simulated tools like Spirent Landslide.
Good understanding of NFVi Architecture and VNF Life Cycle Management.
Experience in K8S is a plus.
Working knowledge with Helm, json, yaml etc.
L2/L3 network and k8s Networking expertise CNIs like Calico and service mesh.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information System or any equivalent degree.
Ability to communicate written and verbally in English is a must. German, Japanese is a plus.