Senior Technical Specialist-Performance Test Engineer

Skilled QA professional leading application product testing across Kubernetes, OpenShift, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, AKS). Experienced in test automation using Robot Framework, Python, and Selenium, with a strong focus on test planning, debugging, and performance optimization. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive high-quality, scalable software solutions.

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NIFN2026

• Lead application product testing across multiple platforms, including Open Source K8s, RHEL OpenShift and Public Clouds (AWS, Google, Azure).
• Contribute to test automation efforts using Robot Framework, Python, and Selenium, including script writing, failure analysis and debugging.
• Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans, scenario analysis and test cases for Scale & Performance, Robustness areas.
• Build working relationships with Product Management, Architecture, Development and Project Management teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Initiate and contribute to performance improvement initiatives, ensuring that the application products meet performance benchmarks.
• Stay at the forefront of new technologies, including Microservices, Kubernetes, SDN/NFV, and Cloud solutions, to continuously improve testing practices and solutions.
• Drive product quality by identifying testing improvements and focusing on the overall software development and testing lifecycles.

Must have:

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Engineering stream between 8 to 14 years of hands-on experience with automation tools such as Robot Framework, Python, Jmeter and Selenium for writing test scripts and analyzing automation failures.
• Experience in Open Source Kubernetes, RHEL OpenShift, Public Clouds (AWS, Google, Azure), and containerized environments.
• Hands-on experience with performance testing tools and techniques to ensure the scalability and efficiency of applications.
• Extensive experience in application product E2E system testing within Networking, EMS/NMS, and Telecom domains.
• Good experience in monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana)

It would be nice if you also had:

• Familiarity with key Telecom technologies including SNMP, Netconf/Yang, SDN/NFV, FCAPS, and Microservices.
• Understanding of security testing methodologies and the ability to identify vulnerabilities in cloud-based applications.
• Deeper knowledge of telecom protocols and network management practices for better test scenario creation and execution