Senior Full Stack 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.

What will you do at Ciena?

As the Full-Stack Application Developer, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the existing applications (non-cloud, C#, .net core, vb .net etc.) and also migrating them (where possible) to custom cloud technologies independently, using microservices, containerization and cryptography within DevOps environment on Microsoft Azure. The individual must appreciate a team environment, have sense of ownership and accountability and possess the initiative to work with a minimum amount of supervision. 

Major Responsibilities

• Support and develop the existing applications and APIs (non-cloud, C#, .net core, vb .net etc.) and also migrate them (where possible) to custom cloud technologies on Microsoft Azure.
• Interact with both internal and external customers/partners to establish and meet their applications system development needs
• Assist in the identification, evaluation, selection, and implementation and extension of package applications, SW libraries, application toolkits and full software life cycle tools
• Provide encrypted data and database design (SQL Server) expertise and coordinate with existing data owners and IT DBAs
• Mentor team developers in all aspects of software development
• Self-starter with the ability to work closely with the functional departments, and comfortable taking ownership of the work in an agile environment
• Perform on-call application support as necessary

Required Skills and Experience:

• Full Stack .Net Development with EXPERT level skills in front-end, middle tier and back-end development using C#, Python, .net Core, vb .net, Angular, HTML, Javascript, Transact SQL, etc.
• Experience in developing cloud native applications preferably on Microsoft Azure Cloud, with Azure Developer or DevOps Engineer certification:
  • App Services, Microservices, Containers, Functions
  • Cloud Storage (BLOBS, Data Lakes, etc.)  and Cloud Databases, Azure Cognitive Services
  • Serverless Architecture
  • DevOps, CICD, GIT, GITHUB, Test-Driven Development (TDD)
  • Any experience or exposure to Machine Learning technologies, HSM and AWS is a plus
• SQL Server Database Backend development (Transact SQL, SSIS, SSRS) and working knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL programming
• LINQ, JQuery, ASMX Web Services, WCF, XML, HTML/DHTML, CSS, Web Forms, IIS 7.0/7.5
• Experience desired with, front-end frameworks such as bootstrap, 3rd party components such as Telerik & Kendo, SoftArtisans
• Experience with Test-based Development using unit testing and end to end UI testing
• Strong understanding of object-oriented techniques, design patterns, FIPS compliance and best practices

Required Education:

• Candidate must have at least a bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences or related field
• Candidate must have at least 8-10 years of software development experience

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About Ciena 
Ciena is a network strategy and technology company with a passion to provide an experience, to you and our customers that is as rewarding as the outcome.   We attract the best and brightest– those with outstanding talent, motivation, and the right attitude to contribute to our success. Our culture balances our openness and informality with professionalism and trust and is built on the foundation of our core values: Customer First, Integrity, Velocity, Innovation, and Outstanding People.   Ciena enables everyone to have a voice and a network that supports them while on the journey to discovering their passion and purpose.  We trust each individual to do what they can to reach their full potential and make an impact on the business, whenever, wherever they are in the world.  With Ciena’s highly innovative, forward-thinking business practices, we reward people for pushing the boundaries.  Unlock your potential at Ciena!  
Being You @ Ciena 
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.