
DWDM QA Engineer
Ekinops • Lannion, Brittany, France
Role & seniority: Test engineer (5+ years experience) within DWDM Test team; mid–senior level in an R&D/Test capacity
Stack/tools: Robot Framework, Python; GitLab; Jira/XRay; GitLab CI; test environments; Agile/Scrum; CI/CD platform contributions
Top 3 responsibilities
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Write and implement test cases, including automated tests; maintain automatic test database
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Participate in test campaigns (automated and manual); identify, report, and manage issues; collaborate with software/hardware developers
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Create/maintain technical documentation; contribute to methodology improvements and CI/CD platform enhancements; participate in Scrum ceremonies
Must-have skills
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5+ years as a test engineer; fluent in English and French (written/spoken)
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Strong knowledge of test environments; Robot Framework; Python
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Experience with GitLab, Jira/XRay; continuous integration on GitLab CI; Agile/Scrum
Nice-to-haves
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Knowledge of test/measurement equipment (Optical Spectrum Analyzer, BERT)
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Basic Linux; basic DWDM knowledge; Netconf/YANG
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Location & work type: Lannion, France; CDI (permanent contract); partial telework available; English-friendly environment
Full Description
EKINOPS
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Publié
19 février 2026
Emplacement
LANNION
Filière
Optique - Photonique
Type d’offre
CDI
Cette offre est ouverte aux candidats anglophones
Oui
Domaine métier
INDUSTRIE: INGENIERIE, DEVELOPPEMENT et MAINTENANCE
Métier(s)
INDUSTRIE INGENIERIE et DEV - MAINTENANCE
Niveau
Bac + 5
Email de contact
guillaume.schmittheisler@ekinops.com
Lien de l'offre
Postuler sur le site de l'entreprise
Possibilités de télétravail
Partiel
Localisation
Lannion Trégor Communauté
Description
Job context
For over 20 years, Ekinops has been driving innovation in network systems. We provide solutions focused on the needs of communication service providers and enterprises worldwide.
We provide open, trusted, and innovative network connectivity and enable our customers’ success by delivering high value-added software-driven solutions. Today, over 120 international service providers, including numerous Tier 1 carriers around the world, trust our people and technologies.
Over 50% of our 550+ strong team works in our multi-national Agile R&D centers. Our company has a strong international background, with sales offices strategically located around the world.
Ekinops is also recognized for its ESG commitments with its rating in the EthiFinance ESG Ratings report and its Gold Medal awarded by EcoVadis.
Duties And Responsibilities
As part of the DWDM Test team of 10 people, you will have the following responsibilities
Contribute to user-stories created by the product owner Write test cases and implement automated test cases Maintain the automatic test database Participate in test campaign based on automated test and manual test. Problem identification, report and management Discuss problem resolution with software and/or hardware developers Create and maintain technical documentation Active participation to Scrum ceremonies Contribute to test and development methodology improvement Contribute to build our CI/CD platform
Profile And Skills
You are an autonomous, team player engineer with the following skills and experience
General
5+ years as test engineer Fluent in both English and French (oral, written) Agile / Scrum methodology
Technical knowledge
Good knowledge of tests environments Robot framework, Python Gitlab Jira/Xray Good knowledge in continuous integration on GitLab CI
Nice to have
- Knowledge in test and measurement equipment's (Optical spectrum analyzer, BERT traffic generator)
- Basic knowledge of Linux
- Basic DWDM technology knowledge
- Netconf/Yang knowledge
- Behavioral indicators
Capacity to work in collaborative agile environment Self-motivated, with good analytical skills Capacity to drive issues root cause analysis with other stakeholders (hardware and software developers) Ability to work in an international environment
Recruitment Process
At Ekinops, we believe diversity makes us stronger! We hire talents based on skills, experience, and potential—nothing else. No matter your age, gender, background, or abilities, what matters to us is what you bring to the team. Join us and thrive in an inclusive, open-minded workplace where everyone has a voice!
3 Interviews
1st with the R&D Manager 2nd with the Senior Director Transport R&D 3rd with the Talent Acquisition Manager