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At Ciena, we believe in the power of people. As the global leader in highspeed connectivity, we design the adaptive networks that help communities, customers, and partners thrive in the AI era. Join
Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, and contribute to software automation solutions that make a meaningful impact on how organizations innovate, operate, and deliver exceptional digital experiences.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Translate concepts and highlevel requirements into comprehensive test strategies that strengthen product quality and customer experience
- Build, extend, and maintain automated test suites for endtoend, system, and performance testing using modern frameworks
- Develop automated validation for RESTbased interfaces
- Lead lab or simulation test environment planning, configuration, and optimization
- Create test plans, analyze results, and deliver clear, actionable reporting
- Investigate issues, collaborate with engineering teams to identify root causes, and advance quality improvements
- Track automation progress and contribute recommendations on tools and techniques that elevate testing effectiveness
The Must Haves
- 2+ years of handson experience in software test automation
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript
- Expertise with Jasmine, Cucumber, and Webdriver.io/Cypress/Playwright.
- Experience with REST API automation using tools such as Postman or Newman
- Knowledge of performance or loadtesting tools, including JMeter and monitoring dashboards
- Experience with containerized environments, including Docker or Kubernetes
- Practical experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using platforms such as Jenkins or GitLab
- Proficiency with Gitbased version control systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Knowledge of database technologies such as PostgreSQL or Neo4j
- Familiarity with test management solutions such as TestRail
- Experience working within Agile Scrum teams
- Understanding of DevOps practices and workflows
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