Backend Development Engineer

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Why Ciena:

• We are big proponents of life-work integration and provide the flexibility and tools to make it a reality with remote work and potentially, part-time work.
• We believe an inclusive, diverse and barrier-free work environment makes for empowered and committed employees.
• We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental and physical health of our employees and their families and also offer a variety of paid family leave programs.
• We are committed to employee development, offering tuition reimbursement and a variety of in-house learning and mentorship opportunities.
• We know that financial security is important. We offer competitive salaries and incentive programs, RSU’s (job level specific) and an employee share option purchase program.
• We realize time away to recharge is non-negotiable.  We offer unlimited paid time off!
• Great work deserves recognition. We have a robust recognition program, with ongoing and enhanced awards for exemplary performance.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for coding, testing, verification, and maintenance. Capable of implementing significant portions of code based upon well-defined requirements, adhering to established standards of quality for documentation, coding and testing. Interacts well in a group, requiring some direction from manager and senior team members. Able to identify and act upon issues and problems that arise.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in engineering, computer science or related program
• Proficiency with Windows, macOS, or Linux. Knowledge of more than one platform preferable.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of server infrastructure technologies.
• Working in collaboration with greater development team, Development Manager.
• Follow Agile and DevOps methodology.
• Create system, process, and workflow documentations.
• Willingness to learn new platforms, framework and technology as needed.

• Experience in applying knowledge of good coding practices and fundamental computer science principles.
• Ability to work in a team and take direction well.
• Self-motivated and responds to supervision. Asks relevant questions.
• Enthusiastic about company and programming company products.
• Can independently plan tasks and estimate their completion.
• Can adapt to changing conditions.
• Working experience with Nginx, HAproxy, Kubernetes and Docker an asset.
• A solid understanding of Python, PowerShell, Javascript and Internet technologies.
• Knowledge Jira, Git, SharePoint, Confluence.

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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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