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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Engineer - Long Haul Wave / Backbone Optical Transport - **Company:** Nokia - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Performance Testing - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/359a3101-6fb1-4744-8355-db7803ca2922 ## About the Role * 5-10+ years of hands-on experience with DWDM/optical transport networks. * Mandatory: Nokia 1830 PSS/PSD/PSI-M experience. * Mandatory: Ciena 6500 experience. * Experience with Ciena Waveserver and RLS is highly preferred. * Strong long-haul/backbone wavelength experience. * Hands-on experience provisioning and turning up end-to-end wavelength services across multi-vendor Nokia/Ciena networks. * Strong understanding of DWDM, ROADM, wavelength planning, optical amplification, regeneration, OSNR, dispersion, optical power budgets, fixed/flex grid. * Ability to independently design a wavelength from Point A to Point B and explain the complete optical path. * Proven experience with service validation, customer acceptance, and troubleshooting of wavelength circuits. * Familiarity with optical network management/orchestration systems and strong technical documentation skills. Must-Have Skills: Nokia 1830 | Nokia PSS/PSD/PSI-M | Ciena 6500 | DWDM | ROADM | Long-Haul/Backbone Wavelength | Multi-Vendor Provisioning | Point-to-Point Wave Design | Service Turn-Up & Validation | Optical Troubleshooting ## Description We are looking for a Senior Optical Transport Engineer with strong hands-on experience in long-haul/backbone wavelength networks. The candidate must have direct experience with Nokia 1830 and Ciena 6500 and be capable of designing, provisioning, turning up, validating, and troubleshooting end-to-end wavelength services across a multi-vendor optical environment., * Design end-to-end wavelength services from Point A to Point B, including path selection, reach, optical power budget, amplification, regeneration, wavelength/spectrum planning, and ROADM considerations. * Provision and turn up wavelength services across Nokia and Ciena multi-vendor networks. * Configure and troubleshoot Nokia 1830 PSS, PSD, PSI-M and related shelf types. * Configure and troubleshoot Ciena 6500, Waveserver, and RLS, including transponders, CCMD/CMD, and line-system components. * Ensure proper service parameters and connectivity across Nokia-to-Ciena vendor boundaries. * Perform end-to-end service validation, including optical power checks, performance testing, error-free burn-in, alarms, and customer acceptance. * Troubleshoot complex wavelength issues involving optical power, OSNR, dispersion, span loss, framing, timing, and service alarms. * Isolate faults across metro, long-haul/backbone, fiber, equipment, and vendor boundaries. * Work with NOC, field teams, customers, and vendor support for service implementation and issue resolution. * Maintain accurate circuit designs, port assignments, implementation records, MOPs, test results, and as-built documentation. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Frontend Performance Testing in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/8-frontend-performance-testing-in-practice) - [Code meets connectivity - Developers as the powerhouse of Network API innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1686-code-meets-connectivity-developers-as-the-powerhouse-of-network-api-innovation) - [Measure and improve frontend performance by using test automation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/719-measure-and-improve-frontend-performance-by-using-test-automation) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)