Python / GoLang Developer

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.<br><br>Join Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, and be part of a team shaping the future of network automation. We are seeking highly motivated software engineers to create scalable, reliable, and innovative solutions for a large, distributed environment. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technologies and thrive in a collaborative, agile setting, this is your opportunity to make an impact.<br><br><strong>How You Will Contribute<br><br></strong><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and tools, including integrations with Neo4j databases.</li><li>Implement innovative technologies, including CNOS and AI-based tools, to optimize platform services.</li><li>Build and enhance DevOps automation tools to deploy and manage microservices on Kubernetes.</li><li>Collaborate with design teams to support platform usage and deliver tailored customer solutions.</li><li>Contribute to all phases of the agile development lifecycle: planning, design, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported issues to ensure system reliability.</li><li>Continuously improve processes and systems for enhanced efficiency and performance.<br><br></li></ul><strong>The Must Haves<br><br></strong><ul><li>3 to 5 years of relevant experience.</li><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.</li><li>Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or GoLang.</li><li>Knowledge of microservices and container-based technologies like Docker.</li><li>Familiarity with automated deployment, scaling, and management tools for containerized applications, such as Kubernetes (k8s).</li><li>Understanding of distributed, highly-available, horizontally scalable systems running at large scale.</li><li>Interest and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new languages and technologies.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Nice To Haves<br><br></strong><ul><li>Foundational knowledge of Generative AI concepts and tools.</li><li>Experience with database technologies, including Neo4j and graph databases.</li><li>Good knowledge of OS and software security.</li><li>Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or OpenStack.</li><li>Excellent understanding of code versioning tools like Git.</li><li>Experience with distributed platforms and stream processing using Kafka or similar systems.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Not ready to apply? </strong>Join our Talent Community to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.<br><br>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.<br><br>Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.<br><br>If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.<br><br>

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