Test Engineer - New Grad

Ciena; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Edinburgh seeks a QA Software Engineer to improve their SAOS product. Responsibilities include reviewing designs, conducting tests, and automating processes in Python. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and foundational programming skills. Join a diverse team and gain unparalleled networking knowledge.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Basic programming knowledge in Python or similar.
• Understanding of software testing principles.

Responsibilities

• Help test and improve the SAOS product.
• Review feature designs, create and run tests.
• Contribute to automating tests in Python.

Skills

Basic programming knowledge (Python preferred)

Understanding of software testing principles

Curious and detail-oriented

Problem-solving attitude

Education

Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Cyber Security

Tools

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Summary

Since 1992, Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation. We believe in a network that grows smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day. This means that when you digitally interact in your world - picking up the phone, streaming video, texting a friend or loved one – your interactions are being enabled by Ciena technologies. Ciena makes your social / entertainment / business existence REAL.

Your Role
As a QA Software Engineer, you’ll help test and improve our SAOS product by reviewing feature designs, creating and running tests, finding bugs, and working with developers to fix them. You’ll also contribute to automating these tests in Python so our products can be continuously checked for quality.

The Must Haves

• Education: Master's OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Cyber Security, or related field.

• Technical Skills:

  • Basic programming knowledge (Python preferred, or similar language).

  • Understanding of software testing principles.

  • Familiarity with Linux, networking basics, or cloud concepts is a plus.

• Mindset & Soft Skills:

  • Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

  • Problem-solving attitude—able to spot issues and think of ways to fix them.

  • Comfortable working in a team as well as independently.

• Bonus Points For:

  • Exposure to automation tools, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), or networking protocols.

  • Any internship, academic project, or open-source contribution in QA, automation, or networking.

Additional info

We can offer you an unparalleled opportunity to gain in-depth networking knowledge, working alongside a diverse and industry leading team of network engineers, building components to support customer network services and our own network infrastructure, including bring-ups on new emerging prototype hardware. You must be currently based in the UK and hold a valid permanent work permit for the country.

Location

The team are located in the heart of Edinburgh, just a few minutes’ walk from Haymarket station.

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