Junior Software Developer

Since 1992, Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation. We believe in a network that grows smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day. This means that when you digitally interact in your world - picking up the phone, streaming video, texting a friend or loved one - your interactions are being enabled by Ciena technologies. Ciena makes your social / entertainment / business existence REAL.

Junior Software Developer

Full-time

Did you know that everyday millions of people can live new experiences getting connected through the solutions we help to build?

This is your opportunity to help that happen: helping multiple sales teams deliver on business next-generation networks, while being part of a high-tech company with passionate teams, job stability, higher salaries, and greater opportunities for professional growth.

And moreover, you’ll evolve in a unique environment where quality, collaboration, innovation, and fun are our core values.

If you are SW developer passionate about automation, high quality and facing multiple and varied challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

Education and Experience
- Bachelor degree in Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent.
- Proven experience in Python and JavaScript/ES6.
- Experience in at least one front-end framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
- Django, Flask or other current backend framework.
- Docker, Kubernetes, RESTful APIs.
- Git, Jira, Agile framework.
- High level of English proficiency (C1 preferred).

Desirable Knowledge Or Experience (a Plus - Not Mandatory)
- At least 1-2 years of experience in telecommunications industry.
- Familiarity with Cloud environments (e.g., Docker, VMWare, AWS, Google, Azure, Kubernetes, OpenStack, etc.,)
- NMS/EMS and/or Telecom Management Systems.
- Ansible.
- RPA, automating workflows, integration tests etc.
- CCNA/CCNP.

Skills Required
- Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals, algorithms & design.
- Proficiency on general programming languages, preferable “Python” programming skills.
- Solid understanding of Linux internals and OS concepts.
- Experience on Excel VBA.
- Knowledge of XML and JSON.
- Familiarity with REST based API framework (Postman).
- Requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, and documentation skills.
- Database Skills: Open Source database system such as MySQL
- Excellent at articulating, detailing, and communicating ideas and work across the Engineering organization.
- Deadline driven and willing to work above and beyond to complete tasks.
- Ability to understand customer needs and use technical expertise to develop customer solutions.

**Responsibilities**:

- SW Development and Automation of key workflows through and scalable solutions.
- Ownership of projects from software design to implementation and deployment.
- Explore new technologies, new platforms, API development, to help the company achieve goals.
- Collaborate across design, engineering, and product teams within an Agile DevOps development environment.
- This mandate requires also ongoing interaction with Product Line Management, R&D, Sales, Services and Deployment teams.

General Activities
- Author and contribute in software design, development, validation, and documentation.

Benefits & Perks
- Full benefits, including executive medical plan (OSDE 410), dental, vision and life insurance.
- One time reimbursement (up to U$ 500) for home-office set up when you join us.
- One time reimbursement (up to U$ 400) for home-office accessories when you join us.
- Tuition reimbursement for Degree or Post-degree specialization.
- Annual Bonus.
- Bi-Annual Market Adjustment.
- Stock-based compensation (Restricted Stock Units)
- Broadband (internet) reimbursement.
- Mobile phone paid plan
- Wellness reimbursement.
- Yearly subscription to top Fitness & Gym franchise.
- Flexible working hours (Hybrid modality).
- 10 days paternity leave.
- Mentoring & Career development.
- Free subscription to digital learning platform.

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As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we want to foster an environment that values and respects all individual’s strengths, perspectives, ideas, and ability to meet the needs of our customers globally. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status or any other category protected by applicable law. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Ciena in a timely fashion of the specific accommodation measures required for you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.