Viavisolutions

Software Development Manager (Validation & Verification)

Ottawa, CAN

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$186kDetected 31 days ago

PythonJavaC++GitCI/CDJenkinsJiraCustomer SuccessControlsSeleniumPlaywrightpytestJUnitTest AutomationLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

This role will be located onsite in VIAVI's office in Ottawa.
Acts as a hands-on technical manager with proven experience leading teams while remaining actively involved in day-to-day technical work with strong fiber-optics experience.

Collaborate with hardware, systems, and firmware teams to validate end‑to‑end system performance.
Oversee the design, development, and execution of automated test suites, test cases, and test environments.
Collaborate closely with development, product management, and quality assurance teams to integrate V&V activities throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Drive the investigation, reproduction, and resolution of software defects, working closely with development teams to ensure timely fixes and quality releases.
Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets for V&V initiatives, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering Physic, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development or V&V engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and various V&V methodologies, including agile and waterfall models.
Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and guide technical teams.
Familiarity with optical networking equipment and photonic test instruments (OPM, OSW, VOA, SRC, OSA)
Experience in the telecommunications or network test and measurement industry is a significant asset.
If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
Good experience with fiber-optical test and measurement equipment, including setup, execution, analysis, and interpretation of results.
Proven experience in developing and implementing comprehensive test strategies for complex software products.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Expertise in test automation frameworks, tools, and best practices (e.g., Selenium, Robot Framework, JUnit, NUnit, pytest).
Solid programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, C++, Java, or C#.

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software V&V engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Define, implement, and optimize V&V strategies, test plans, and methodologies for complex software systems, ensuring comprehensive coverage and adherence to industry best practices.
VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Software Development Manager to lead our Verification and Validation (V&V) engineering team.

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