Routing Switching QA Lead Engineer
Ciena
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
JOB DESCRIPTION How You Will Contribute: Functional engineer will be responsible for developing functional test strategies, test plans, test execution along with automation suite for platform-independent current and next-generation packet software encompassing the broad spectrum of CIENA's networking products. You will get an opportunity to innovate and influence new technologies that shape the future of Next Generation networks. Requires continuous research to ensure software features meet identified standards and product functional requirements. Develop, execute, and automate functional test plans to verify product capabilities. Drive authoring of detail feature test-plans, test bed design, test topologies, test executions. Set up complex test beds based on Project requirements. Assist development engineers in product defect diagnosis/debugging and verification of fixes. Develop python scripts for features as part of Automated Testing. Execution of test cases and reporting test results with artifacts using TestRail. Work closely with engineers across teams/geographies to ensure quality for the features. Functional Specifications, Test Plan and Script Reviews: Able to host test plan reviews under guidance for assigned features. Attend and provide comments specific to the functional requirements for Functional Specifications (FS) reviews for assigned features. Review scripts for the feature being tested/ Automated. Develop test cases beyond what is described in FS, including compliancy to commercial specs and RFCs, potential and likely interactions with other features, which may involve complex scenarios and topology. Position requires troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Understand Software Development Life Cycle. Team oriented, strong inter-personal skills. Demonstrate communications skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate/collaborate with remote QA and Development teams. Strong commitment to product excellence and quality. Conducts Knowledge Sharing Sessions (Desirable): Basic to moderate topics, including specific product feature or functional areas related the assigned features. Able to manage feature and schedule churns with minimal guidance. Contribute to team deliverable through involvement in agile scrum development sprints. The Must Haves: 8+ year of experience in Manual Testing and Automation. Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication/ Computer science or a related discipline Fluency and experience in data communication systems, networking, Ethernet switches. Hands-on experience with L2/L3 topologies Requires expert, hands-on, strong in-depth knowledge in various L2 or L3 protocols that includes Segment Routing (SR), OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPLS, LDP, L2VPN, L3VPN, EVPN, LFA, RLFA, TILFA, G.8032, CFM, Y.1731, MF35.1, L2/L3 Multicast (PIM, IGMP, IGMP Snooping), RSTP, LAG Experience with traffic generators such as Ixia, Spirent. Experience with Python/Tcl/Expect is a must. The Good To Haves: Good knowledge of network design and deployment scenarios in Carrier/Metro Ethernet Space is plus. Netconf/GNMI/Telemetry exposure is an added advantage. #LI-PS
