Test Tools & Automation Full Stack Software Engineer

Ciena•Ottawa, ON

9d•CA$76,700 - CA$122,500•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is part of the Data Acquisition and Test Engineering Tools team and plays a key role in enabling reliable, scalable production of next‑generation modem technologies. The position focuses on building and supporting software used on Ciena production lines worldwide, working closely with product design, test engineering, and manufacturing teams to bring advanced connectivity solutions into high‑volume production environments.

Requirements

3+ years of hands‑on experience in object‑oriented software development, preferably using C# and .NET
Experience implementing serverless, cloud‑based solutions, preferably using Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
Knowledge of source control management systems, continuous improvement tools, and peer code review practices, preferably using Git, Subversion (SVN), Bamboo, and Artifactory
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in complex software environments
Experience with TypeScript, Angular, SCSS, and ASP.NET
Experience designing and implementing Representational State Transfer (REST) services
Familiarity with test‑driven development methodologies
Understanding of user experience best practices
Familiarity with software design patterns and data structures
Familiarity with agile software development tools, including Jira
Practical experience with data science principles and methodologies

Nice To Haves

Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams across multiple geographies
Self‑motivated, well‑organized, with a willingness to learn
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive deadlines while maintaining quality
Curiosity to experiment with new technologies to solve existing problems
Experience in instrumentation, optics, or telecommunications
Experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems

Responsibilities

Design and implement software tools, frameworks, and applications for Windows and cloud‑based platforms that support data collection and test automation
Deliver end‑to‑end software solutions across presentation, application, business logic, and data access layers
Build robust, scalable, and well‑documented software using continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and agile development methodologies
Drive standardization of new and existing test software frameworks across production environments
Support test engineering teams in adopting new technologies that enhance or replace existing test solutions
Collaborate with electrical, optical, systems, and research and development teams to define requirements and specifications for software deliverables
Share best practices and provide technical guidance to engineering teams supporting process and test automation