OSS Tester
Summary
Senior OSS Tester leads QA for telecom/networking products, scripting tests in Perl/Python/Java, documenting specs, and ensuring compliance with ISO9000 standards while managing test environments and cross-functional teams.
Job Description:
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
· Review the Functional Specifications relating to the product for test planning
· Development of QA plans for each product in conjunction with the Software Development Manager, Software Developers, Business Analyst and OSS Engineers
· Log new defects, close off fixed defects or escalate the priority of the defects
· Create excellent quality technical documentation for the products to be released including release notes and user guides
· Provide reports on current tests and project status
· Ensure that the Test environments are maintained and updated regularly
· Recommend and implement improvements to processes and system interfaces
· Develop and maintain an OSS testing methodology to oversee all systems and products
· Responsible for a consistent product testing methodology across the Business Unit
· Ensure that the products are tested as per a consistent defined methodology
· Ensure that the product is delivered with acceptable quality
· Engage with engineers, vendors and customers in the resolution of critical issues
· Be able to manage any personnel that are assigned to perform product testing
Skills & Experience Requirements
Essential:
· Relevant qualifications with proven experience in Software QA at a senior level
· Scripting/programming languages – Perl, Python, and Java
· Must be able to read, understand and modify/create code to carry out QA activities
· Experience with IP networks and network management protocols, particularly SNMP, FTP, TFTP, etc.
· Excellent Technical Documentation skills
· Familiar with principles of quality assurance, particularly ISO9000 series standards
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Must be a self-starter, highly motivated and capable of carrying out technical engineering tasks
· Excellent team player
Desirable:
· Experience working with NMS / OSS platforms
· Experience working with Arista Products
· CCNA Certification
· J2EE Certification
· Scrum/Agile Certification