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.

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.

How You Will Contribute

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and tools, including integrations with Neo4j databases.
• Implement innovative technologies, including CNOS and AI-based tools, to optimize platform services.
• Build and enhance DevOps automation tools to deploy and manage microservices on Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with design teams to support platform usage and deliver tailored customer solutions.
• Contribute to all phases of the agile development lifecycle: planning, design, coding, testing, deployment, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported issues to ensure system reliability.
• Continuously improve processes and systems for enhanced efficiency and performance.
  
  

The Must Haves

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or GoLang.
• Knowledge of microservices and container-based technologies like Docker.
• Familiarity with automated deployment, scaling, and management tools for containerized applications, such as Kubernetes (k8s).
• Understanding of distributed, highly-available, horizontally scalable systems running at large scale.
• Interest and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new languages and technologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Nice To Haves

• Foundational knowledge of Generative AI concepts and tools.
• Experience with database technologies, including Neo4j and graph databases.
• Good knowledge of OS and software security.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or OpenStack.
• Excellent understanding of code versioning tools like Git.
• Experience with distributed platforms and stream processing using Kafka or similar systems.
  
  

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