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.
How You Will Contribute:
- You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend applications using Java technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Develop and implement RESTful APIs and microservices-based architecture.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing applications to improve performance and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
The Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
- Strong proficiency in Java (JDK 8 or above).
- Experience with frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
- Good understanding of REST APIs, Microservices architecture, and OOP concepts.
- Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.
Assets:
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile development methodologies.
- Exposure to messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
- Experience with unit testing frameworks like JUnit or Mockito.
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.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.