Full Stack 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.

As a Full Stack Developer, this role creates meaningful impact by transforming complex data workflows into intuitive, scalable, and secure web applications that support Ciena’s mission of building the world’s most adaptive networks. The position contributes directly to modernizing legacy processes, enhancing user experience, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making across the organization.

How you will make an impact:
• Design and develop responsive front‑end applications using ReactJS or AngularJS, transforming complex data flows into intuitive user experiences.
• Build and maintain robust backend services with Python frameworks such as Django or Flask.
• Convert legacy spreadsheet‑based workflows into scalable, interactive web applications.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and manage data interactions with platforms including Snowflake and PostgreSQL.
• Partner with UX/UI designers, product managers, and cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Apply secure coding practices, performance optimization techniques, and CI/CD methodologies.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The must haves:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, IT, or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of relevant technical experience.
• Proven experience in full‑stack application development and solution design.
• Proficiency with ReactJS, AngularJS, Python, and responsive UI development.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and Git.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Technical expertise across HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Python frameworks such as Django or Flask.
• Experience working with AWS cloud architecture and DevOps practices.

Nice to haves:
• Experience modernizing Excel‑based processes into web applications.
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills across the full application stack.
• Prior work on application performance tuning and secure coding practices.
• Knowledge of data security concepts.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and a passion for continuous learning.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline optimization.

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.

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