Software QA Engineer (Scalability/performance testing)

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.

Are you ready to work on cutting-edge technology and make your mark in QA engineering? Blue Planet is seeking talented QA Engineers who excel in manual and automated testing, thrive in collaborative environments, and are eager to deliver top-notch results. 

How You Will Contribute:

• Write and execute manual and automated tests while creating frameworks and delivering detailed reports. 
• Develop automation testing for In-Sprint and End-to-End use cases. 
• Collaborate with developers to clarify feature requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage. 
• Apply deep expertise in containerization, virtualization, and Kubernetes for testing. 
• Utilize CI/CD frameworks like Jenkins, TeamCity, and GitLab to streamline processes. 
• Perform diverse testing types including functional, regression, smoke, integration, and load testing. 
• Automate Angular UI frontend testing using Protractor, Jasmine, Cucumber, and Webdriver.io. 
• Automate Rest API testing and system testing using Ansible and bash scripting. 
• Execute full regression testing and deliver actionable reporting. 
• Research and implement effective test automation solutions. 

The Must Haves:

• Proficiency in frontend testing frameworks like Protractor, Jasmine, Cucumber, and Webdriver.io. 
• Expertise in backend testing automation tools such as Postman/Newman and Jasmine. 
• Strong knowledge of load testing tools like JMeter and Grafana + Prometheus. 
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins and TeamCity. 
• Familiarity with cloud environments including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and RedHat Openshift. 
• Operational expertise in Unix systems and microservice architecture. 
• Solid knowledge of version control systems (Git, Bitbucket) and build tools (Maven, NPM, JVM, NodeJS). 
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and databases like PostgreSQL and Neo4j. 
• Hands-on experience with TestRail and automated testing of distributed systems. 

The Assets:

• Familiarity with frontend programming languages such as Typescript/JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SVG. 
• Knowledge of Angular 2+, Node.js/npm, D3.js, and gulp. 
• Backend programming experience with Java/J2EE, Maven, and Spring frameworks. 
• Proficiency in Bash, Shell, Python, and Ansible scripting for system testing. 
• Telecom domain experience and understanding of OSS, Inventory, NMS/EMS systems. 

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