UI Software Engineer

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging.

We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Not ready to apply? Join ourto get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.

HYBRID ROLE IN OTTAWA, ON

We are looking for a stellar front end Software Developer to join our team. We create outstanding user interfaces and user experiences for our customers.

Our customers include large multi-national network providers, and the large content providers that use those networks. From admin tools to end-user facing configuration and troubleshooting, our UI projects provide rich challenges and rewarding solutions on an industry-leading UI stack.

The role / What you will do at Ciena :

• Design and build efficient, re-usable UI components to support complex user workflows.
• Develop in JavaScript / TypeScript / HTML / CSS using a web application framework
• Estimate, plan and deliver tasks on time and with quality
• Ensure code maintainability and best coding practices by participating in code reviews and following established standards for coding, accessibility, and cross-browser functionality.
• Work with stakeholders to understand the problems and validate proposed solutions
• Collaborate with UX designers to implement useable, enjoyable, and accessible user interfaces
• Actively participate in maintaining production code over time through improvements and bug fixes
• Be a part of all development phases plan, design, implement, review, test, deploy and support

Required Skills

• Strong JavaScript / Typescript skills including solid understanding of asynchronous programming
• Experience with any JavaScript framework
• Experience with advanced HTML / CSS
• Experience with continuous integration, mocking and deployment
• Strong testing and quality assurance background
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
• Strong verbal communication skills for multi-site collaboration

Desired Skills :

• Optical Networking knowledge
• Docker or other virtualized container services
• Agile development process

Required Experience

Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field

3+ years’ industry experience

The Ciena Experience : Our path to innovation stems from our culture and outstanding people. We embrace diversity, celebrate inclusion, and champion ideas across the table and around the world.

This is the Ciena network. You won’t find complex organization charts and stiff protocols here! Innovation travels faster in an

atmosphere where ideas can be freely discussed and brainstormed on the fly. A big part of work is about enjoying more satisfying outcomes both personal and professional.

LI-JD

Not ready to apply? Join ourto get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.

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.