Infosys is hiring for the Lead Optimal SMERequired Qualifications: Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Ottawa, Canada or be willing to relocate to the area.

This position may require travel in Canada.

Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution.

Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.

At least 4 years of Information Technology experience.

Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the Canada without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.

Required Skills

Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering with 15+ years of experience in the telecom/optical industry.

Thorough understanding of optical standards related to DWDM and line systems.

Robust experience in optical technologies and optical line systems, including DWDM, ROADM, amplifiers, Raman, OTDR, DGE, etc.

Prior experience in the architecture and design of optical/telecom embedded systems.

Excellent hands-on experience with operating systems, object-oriented design, and C++.





Ability to define detailed software requirements and system/software architecture, working closely with software architects and designers, based on high-level product requirements for next-generation Optical Line System.

Excellent communication skills required.

Highly desirable to have the ability or prior experience as a Product Owner (PO) in Scrum teams.

Highly desirable to have a strong understanding of Agile Scrum and AI.

The job may also entail sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time.

Candidates should be able to effectively communicate by telephone, email, and face to face

Estimated annual compensation range for the candidate based in the below location will be: Ontario- $ to $ EEO Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

📌 Technology Lead-Optical SME (Ottawa)
🏢 ITL Canada
📍 Ottawa