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How You Will Contribute:
Report to the QA Manager within the Blue Planet division and play a key role in delivering quality solutions through both manual and automated testing.
Write and execute manual and automated test cases, build frameworks, and provide detailed test reporting for functional and non-functional testing.
Collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and global stakeholders to ensure test coverage for new and existing features.
Analyze test results, including querying databases and debugging issues, and contribute to continuous improvements in QA strategy and automation.
Support CI/CD practices and infrastructure, ensuring high test coverage and efficient deployment workflows.
The Must Haves:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in QA with a focus on automation for distributed systems.
Strong scripting skills with JavaScript and experience with tools such as Webdriver.io/Cypress, Jasmine, Protractor, and Cucumber.
Proficiency in backend test automation, including REST API testing (Postman, Jasmine), and system testing using Bash and Ansible.
Hands-on experience in Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, TeamCity, GitLab) and version control (Git, Bitbucket).
Experience with test management tools such as TestRail, JIRA, and Confluence.
Strong understanding of test types: Functional, Regression, Smoke, Integration, Load, and Static testing.
Assets:
Experience with frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, SVG, Angular, Node.js, D3.js.
Backend exposure to Java/J2EE, Spring frameworks, and Apache Tomcat.
Knowledge of databases including PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, and Neo4j with strong SQL/Cypher skills.
Familiarity with system tools like ElasticSearch, Drools, Kafka, and RESTful APIs.
Prior work in the Telecom domain, especially OSS or inventory systems, is a plus.
A passion for automation, innovation, and working in a collaborative, agile environment.
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What We Do
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world.
For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future.
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• Customer First
• Integrity
• Velocity
• Innovation
• Outstanding People
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