- Evaluate system requirements & functional specifications and develop comprehensive solution test plans to validate customer use-cases and product capabilities.
- Actively develop automation scripts using the Automation Framework to validate customer use case scenarios and workflows, continue to evolve the capabilities of already developed automation scripts, and drive the evolution/improvement of the Automation framework.
- Execute system level tests for network elements using fully automated, semi-automated and manual test methods, providing coverage across all North Bound user interfaces such as CLI, Netconf, Rest, gRPC etc. as well as Network Management Systems.
- Analyze test results, log defect reports, reproduction and debugging of issues, work with designers to troubleshoot, and retest defect resolution.
- Conduct and participate in peer reviews for Test plans documents and Automation Scripts.
- Plan and build test lab environments for solution-level test execution.
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members and conduct knowledge sharing sessions on moderate to complex topics.
- Strong customer focus and a firm commitment to product excellence and quality.
- Ability to understand customers' needs, expectations, and perspectives, particularly in relation to Optical Network Designs of Telecom Service Providers and Global Content Provider Networks.
- Solid knowledge of Optical Networking Technologies- DWDM, OTN Transport, Switching, Optical Control Plane
- High proficiency in Test Automation of network devices with the ability to write effective automation scripts using Python, automation frameworks, git-based source code control systems, Jenkins, and containerized virtual test environments.
- Experience with model-based Network management protocols (open-config) and interfaces (gRPC, Netconf, Rest, SNMP, CLII
- Experience with traffic generation tools/techniques (Ixia, Viavi), networking technologies
- Experience in test effort estimation, test case planning, and test lab resource planning based on product requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate in a global multisite team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Optical Communications.
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in system testing within the optical networking domain
Software Test Engineer - Ottawa, Canada - Ciena
Description
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POSITION OVERVIEW
We are actively seeking experienced, driven, and talented professionals to play a vital role in advancing our automation-focused test strategies for system-level validation of innovative optical networking solutions. Our solutions are based on cutting-edge innovative technologies aimed at meeting the performance, scalability, reliability, and feature requirements of our diverse global customer base, including Telecom service providers and content providers.
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EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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