Senior Engineer, Solutions Automation

Responsibilities

• Test Automation: Review, maintain, and execute end-to-end solution test cases for a complex NMS GUI, REST API and network solutions ensuring comprehensive coverage of networking and fiber-optic features.
• Automation Frameworks: Leverage frameworks like Robot Framework, PYART, Playwright (or equivalent) to build robust, maintainable automated test suites for GUI and API testing. Evaluate and incorporate innovative, AI-based GUI testing tools to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Project Ownership: Drive the test automation regression project lifecycle - from planning test strategies and environments to execution and results analysis. Ensure timely deliverables and alignment of test reports with product requirements and release timelines.
• Mentorship & Team Collaboration: Mentor and guide junior automation engineers. Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and foster best practices in the team. Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other QA teams to clarify requirements and triage issues.
• Required Qualifications
• Experience: 5 + years of hands-on experience in software test automation and quality assurance , with significant focus on network management systems (NMS) or similar complex enterprise applications. Progressively responsible roles in test automation (lead or architect level) are expected.
• Programming: Strong coding/scripting skills in Python (preferred) or similar languages (to develop automation scripts and frameworks. Ability to work with version control (Git, bitbucket) and familiar with CI/CD tools to run automated tests.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics/Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience). A Master's degree or relevant certifications in software testing or networking (e.g. ISTQB, CCNA, CCNP) is a plus.
• Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
• Telecom Industry Experience: Work experience with

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Additional Information

About company: Calix provides the cloud, software platforms, systems and services required for communications service providers to simplify their businesses, excite their subscribers and grow their value. Calix is leading a service provider transformation to deliver a differentiated subscriber experience around the Smart Home and Business, while monetizing their network using Role-based Cloud Services, Telemetry, Analytics, Automation, and the deployment of Software Driven Adaptive networks. Company Culture: At Calix, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, diversity, and inclusion. Our "better, better, never best" philosophy drives us to constantly evolve and attract the best and brightest talent. We have a longstanding commitment to flexible work-from-home culture, allowing us to hire top talent regardless of location. Our team members are encouraged to share their ideas and contribute to our collective success, creating an open and collaborative environment. We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer Solutions Automation with 5 + years of experience in software test automation (especially in NMS and networking domains), expertise in networking and fibre optics technology , and is proficient with modern GUI test automation frameworks ( Robot Framework, PYART, Playwright , or similar AI-driven tools). You will execute complex test automation projects, mentor junior engineers, and champion process and technology improvements to enhance product quality and team efficiency.

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