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DWDM QA Engineer

Ekinops Lannion, Brittany, France

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Posted Feb 19, 2026Apply by Mar 21, 2026

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

  • Write and implement test cases, including automated tests; maintain automatic test database

  • Participate in test campaigns (automated and manual); identify, report, and manage issues; collaborate with software/hardware developers

  • Create/maintain technical documentation; contribute to methodology improvements and CI/CD platform enhancements; participate in Scrum ceremonies

Must-have skills

  • 5+ years as a test engineer; fluent in English and French (written/spoken)

  • Strong knowledge of test environments; Robot Framework; Python

  • Experience with GitLab, Jira/XRay; continuous integration on GitLab CI; Agile/Scrum

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of test/measurement equipment (Optical Spectrum Analyzer, BERT)

  • Basic Linux; basic DWDM knowledge; Netconf/YANG

  • 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

Test EngineerAgileScrumRobot FrameworkPythonGitlabJira/XrayContinuous IntegrationOptical Spectrum AnalyzerBERT Traffic GeneratorLinuxDWDM TechnologyNetconf/Yangmulti-location

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