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.