OSS Testing and Automation Specialist

Job description

**About the Role** We are looking for a mid-senior & senior-level Telecom Network/OSS Testing Professional with strong experience in Telecom Network/OSS Testing, automation frameworks, API automation, performance testing, and CI/CD integration. The role requires hands-on expertise in Java or Python-based automation, Playwright, Selenium, backend testing, and telecom OSS workflows, along with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and defect management capabilities. **Responsibilities** - Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Java or Python, Playwright, and Selenium. - Perform API Automation Testing using tools such as REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar platforms. - Conduct Performance Testing using JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or equivalent tools. - Execute testing across Functional, Integration, System, and Regression Testing areas. - Work on Telecom OSS / Network domain testing, including OSS workflows and backend testing. - Support CI/CD pipeline integration and automated test execution using tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab. - Manage defects and test tracking through tools such as JIRA and qTest. - Collaborate in Agile/Scrum environments and follow test automation best practices. **Qualifications** - B.Tech / B.E. / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or related disciplines. - 4-15+ years of overall experience in Software Testing / Quality Engineering, preferably within Telecom Network / OSS Testing. **Required Skills** - 4-15 years of experience in Software Testing / Quality Engineering. - Minimum 2+ years of experience in Playwright automation. - Minimum 2+ years of experience in Selenium automation framework development and maintenance. - Minimum 2+ years of experience in API Automation Testing using REST Assured, Postman, Karate, or similar tools. - Minimum 2+ years of experience in Performance Testing using JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, or equivalent tools. - Minimum 2+ years of experience in Telecom OSS / Operational Support Systems testing. - Minimum 2+ years of experience in JIRA and qTest. - Minimum 2+ years of experience in Backend Testing. - Strong understanding of Telecom / Network domains, including OSS workflows. - Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and defect management skills. **Preferred Skills** - Experience with TM Forum Open APIs, eTOM, and SID frameworks. - Knowledge of Telecom OSS/BSS systems and end-to-end service assurance processes. - Exposure to Network Inventory, Service Fulfillment, Fault Management, and Performance Management platforms. - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. - Understanding of telecom/network protocols such as SNMP, TCP/IP, NETCONF, and gRPC. - Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or Behave. - Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail, or ALM. - Exposure to monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Kibana, Splunk, or ELK Stack. - Experience working in DevOps environments and implementing automated quality gates in CI/CD pipelines. - Telecom domain certifications or Automation / Performance Testing certifications. - Experience working with leading telecom operators, network equipment providers, or OSS product vendors.