As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
At Ciena, we are driven by a shared purpose: to build the world’s most adaptive networks through innovation, automation, and customer‑centricity. This role offers the opportunity to shape quality and reliability for Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, through modern test automation, hands‑on engineering, and continuous improvement. Join us to help deliver exceptional customer experiences at scale.
How you will make an impact:
Design test coverage strategies in partnership with engineering, product owners, and product line leaders to align with business objectives
Build and maintain automated test suites for web UI, backend APIs, and integrated system workflows
Develop end‑to‑end UI automation using Cucumber and Webdriver.io and create robust backend API tests
Implement system‑level validation using Bash, Shell, Python, and Ansible scripts
Configure and manage lab and simulation environments to validate complex scenarios
Analyse automation results, document issues in Jira, and recommend process or coverage improvements
Research and introduce new tools, frameworks, and practices to elevate automation maturity.
The must haves:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of experience in software testing and automation
Proficiency in backend/API automation using Python and Postman
Hands‑on experience with Bash, Shell, Python, and Ansible scripting
Strong knowledge of frontend test frameworks such as Cucumber and Webdriver.io
Experience with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, TeamCity, or GitLab
Practical expertise working in Unix/Linux environments.
Nice to haves:
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and GitLab
Frontend development exposure with TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, or SVG
Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and relational or graph databases
Experience with PostgreSQL, Neo4j, or ClickHouse
Exposure to technologies such as ElasticSearch, Kafka, Drools, or RESTful services
Understanding of authentication protocols such as LDAP or OAuth2 and reverse proxy configurations
Experience with build tools such as Maven or NPM or test management tools like TestRail
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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.
Corporate/Brand Values:
• Customer First
• Integrity
• Velocity
• Innovation
• Outstanding People
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