QA Module Lead - Routing & Switching testing & Python Automation

Job Description

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual s passions, growth, we'llbeing and belonging. we're a technology company that leads with our humanity driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. How You Will Contribute: Solution test automation engineers will be responsible for automation suite for platform-independent current and next-generation packet software encompassing the broad spectrum of CIENAs networking products. You will get an opportunity to innovate and influence new technologies that shape the future of Next Generation networks. Responsibilities include: Automate solution test plans to verify product capabilities Execution of automated regression suites and reporting test results with artifacts using Quality Center (QC) Work closely with engineers across teams to ensure quality for the features Build in-depth knowledge of product architecture and develop ability to root-cause issues Coordinate activities with North America test and development teams on a need basis FS and test plan / scripts review Detailed knowledge of Carrier Ethernet products and at ease to ramp up quickly on new technologies and concepts SME on two or more of the following domains: Carrier Ethernet, MPLS, G.8032, OAM (BFD, CFM, EOAM, AIS), BGP, ISIS, OSPF The Must Haves: Required Skills Position requires proficient troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Team oriented; strong inter-personal skills and ability to understand customers needs, expectations and perspective Demonstrated ability to multitask on multiple projects Demonstrated communications skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate/collaborate with remote QA and Development teams Strong commitment to product excellence and quality Quickly comes up to speed in understanding of advanced concepts/methodology and contributes to improving and extending the impact and effectiveness of those concepts or new approaches to the current project Conducts knowledge sharing sessions (Critical): Moderate to complex topics, including smaller protocol or RFC related information, specific functional area presentations or methods of procedures. Topics not product related that may help enhance process or efficiency, such introduction to new tools for testers Required Experience BE / B.Tech. (EE/CS) Degree About 8 years of relevant experience in telecommunications, test and automation Hands-on Experience on at least 2 of the following Networking Protocols: Carrier Ethernet, MPLS, G.8032, OAM (BFD, CFM, EOAM, AIS), BGP, ISIS, OSPF Good experience in Python is must Experience with Ixia traffic generators Experience on IxNetwork is desirable Understanding of AI and ML is desirable Assets: Experience on IxNetwork is desirable Understanding of AI and ML is desirable