Software Engineer 1A_New Grad

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.

What will you do at Ciena?

A software designer is required to aid in the development of a Standalone/Server-based/Web based/Cloud based application

Responsibilities

• Apply design principles to work in a client server, desktop based or microservice-based development environment and keeping in mind performance and memory constraints.
• Work collaboratively with Product Owner, Product Line Manager (PLM) and Verification.
• Complete assigned development tasks including unit testing and documenting work
• Translate functional requirements into development tasks and provide project manager accurate time estimates for completion
• Troubleshooting and debugging of reported issues
• Keep yourself abreast with latest technology trends
  
  

General Activities

• Feature analysis and discussion with product owners to understand and frame the detailed requirements with design estimates.
• Work in Agile Scrum and create/update Jira’s with detailed description, DoD & acceptance criteria.
• Design and Implementation
• Unit testing & integration testing.
• Work with product verification team in resolving feature defects.
  
  

Collaboration with stakeholders

Work Collaboratively With

• Peers
• Release Manager
• Product Owner
• Product Line Manager (PLM)
• Product Verification
  
  

Experience

• End-to-end software development (requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and support) - Critical
• Understanding and skill for javascript, react, redux, saga etc.
  
  

Additional Skills

• Problem Solving, Excellent Aptitude and Positive Attitude - Critical
• Good Communication Skills - Critical
• Good Interpersonal Skills - Critical
• Exposure to docker containers - Desired
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies – Desired
• Familiarity/experience with other technologies, including; database design, Client/Server etc. is considered an asset
  
  

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

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