Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Engineering)

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Location: Hopkins, MN

Job Summary:
At Viavi, we develop advanced network protocol analytics and packet storage solutions. As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software releases through a combination of manual and automated testing. You'll work in a fast-paced, agile environment where your contributions will have a direct impact from day one.

This role is ideal for a QA professional who has a solid foundation in testing and automation, thrives in collaborative environments, and is ready to take ownership of quality outcomes across the development lifecycle.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality software releases that are stable, performant, and meet customer expectations
• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for tests
• Perform manual testing of Windows desktop and web-based applications
• Lead test planning and execution aligned with sprint and release goals
• Monitor and optimize the CI/CD pipeline to support continuous testing and integration
• Log, track, and triage defects using Atlassian Jira
• Contribute to the evolution of our test strategy using tools like Xray for Jira
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA peers to advocate for quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Apply scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to enhance automation efforts
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA team members

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3-6 years of experience in software QA or a related technical role
• Proven ability to write and maintain automated tests using tools like Selenium
• Strong experience with manual testing techniques and test case execution
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies (functional, regression, integration, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and accountability for quality outcomes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to CI/CD tools (Bamboo)
• Experience with Jira, Xray, and version control systems like BitBucket
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VoIP, Layer 7 protocols)
• Experience with Windows-based systems and services
• Exposure to VM management and deployment
• Background in network performance monitoring or distributed systems

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.