QA Architect

Mavenir is building the future of networks and pioneering advanced technology, focusing on the vision of a single, software-based automated network that runs on any cloud. As the industry's only end-to-end, cloud-native network software provider, Mavenir is transforming the way the world connects, accelerating software network transformation for 250+ Communications Service Providers in over 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers.

Role Summary

Develops, implements and maintains technical quality assurance and control systems and activities. Defines and specifies the implementation of standards, methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy and reliability of company products. Participates in the reviewing of engineering designs to contribute quality requirements and considerations.

Key Responsibilities

5G SMF QA Architect — Key Responsibilities

Define end‑to‑end QA strategy and architecture for the 5G Session Management Function (SMF)Design test coverage for PDU session lifecycle: creation, modification, release, and error handlingValidate SMF interfaces and interactions with AMF, UPF, PCF, UDM using SBA (HTTP/2, REST)Ensure compliance with 3GPP specifications (SMF, QoS, charging, policy control)Drive automation‑first testing (functional, API, regression) integrated with CI/CD pipelinesArchitect performance, scalability, and latency testing for CPS, session scale, QoS flowsLead resiliency, failover, and chaos testing for cloud‑native SMF deploymentsDefine network slicing and QoS flow validation scenariosEnsure security testing for signaling, APIs, and data protectionStandardize test environments using Kubernetes, containers, and cloud platformsDefine quality gates, KPIs, and release exit criteria for SMF deliveriesMentor QA engineers and review test designs and automation frameworksCollaborate with Product, Development, DevOps, and Architecture teams to embed quality early

Job Requirements

5G SMF QA Architect — Key Responsibilities

Define end‑to‑end QA strategy and architecture for the 5G Session Management Function (SMF)Design test coverage for PDU session lifecycle: creation, modification, release, and error handlingValidate SMF interfaces and interactions with AMF, UPF, PCF, UDM using SBA (HTTP/2, REST)Ensure compliance with 3GPP specifications (SMF, QoS, charging, policy control)Drive automation‑first testing (functional, API, regression) integrated with CI/CD pipelinesArchitect performance, scalability, and latency testing for CPS, session scale, QoS flowsLead resiliency, failover, and chaos testing for cloud‑native SMF deploymentsDefine network slicing and QoS flow validation scenariosEnsure security testing for signaling, APIs, and data protectionStandardize test environments using Kubernetes, containers, and cloud platformsDefine quality gates, KPIs, and release exit criteria for SMF deliveriesMentor QA engineers and review test designs and automation frameworksCollaborate with Product, Development, DevOps, and Architecture teams to embed quality early

Accessibility

Mavenir is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you require any assistance, please state in your application or contact your recruiter.

Mavenir is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes qualified applicants from around the world, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, age, disability, or other legally protected status.