Senior Backbone Optical Transport Architect

Capgemini; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 73,150 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Senior Optical Transport Engineer to design and deliver backbone wavelength services end-to-end. You will own feasibility studies, route/optical path design, provisioning across Nokia and Ciena platforms, and customer acceptance testing.

The role requires 10+ years in optical transport, hands-on DWDM experience, and strong collaboration with NOC and field teams. Onsite in Mt Laurel, NJ or Denver, CO with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in DWDM/optical transport in large networks.
• Proven ability to design, provision, and troubleshoot backbone wavelength services across multi-vendor gear.
• Strong documentation and customer-facing skills; able to coordinate with NOC/field teams.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end backbone wavelength services, including feasibility and route selection.
• Provision and turn up wavelengths across multi-vendor optical networks; configure transponders and line hardware.
• Validate performance, troubleshoot OSNR, dispersion, and circuit issues across network segments.
• Maintain accurate circuit records and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

DWDM

ROADM architectures

Wavelength planning

Optical transport

OSNR & dispersion

Vendor coordination

Tools

Nokia 1830 PSS

Nokia PSD/PSI-M

Ciena 6500

Waveserver

RLS platforms

Job description

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Senior Optical Transport Engineer to design and deliver backbone wavelength services end-to-end. You will own feasibility studies, route/optical path design, provisioning across Nokia and Ciena platforms, and customer acceptance testing.

The role requires 10+ years in optical transport, hands-on DWDM experience, and strong collaboration with NOC and field teams. Onsite in Mt Laurel, NJ or Denver, CO with a comprehensive benefits package.