Ciena is looking for a Technology Application Sales (TAS) Software Developer to help bring technical use cases to life by creating product demos and enabling tools that showcase the value of Blue Planet's solutions.
Requirements
- 1–4 years of software development experience, including internships or co-op roles.
- Proficiency in Python and/or Java programming.
- Familiarity with backend frameworks such as Spring (Java) or REST API development.
- Exposure to containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Interest in cloud-native development patterns.
- Understanding of relational or graph databases, such as PostgreSQL or Neo4j.
- Experience with cloud-native software development.
Responsibilities
- Configure and develop customizations and proof-of-concept solutions using Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, products.
- Create demo scripts, recordings, and supporting materials to articulate the use case and value of our solutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams and customer stakeholders to align business requirements with Blue Planet tools.
- Build expertise in telecom networks and OSS/BSS systems through mentorship and hands-on experience.
- Document and share insights to enhance team knowledge and enablement.
- Participate in workshops and design sessions to define and implement solution architectures.
- Stay informed on emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and telco standards.
Other
- Strong communication and collaboration skills coupled with a curiosity for telecommunications.
- Knowledge of OSS/BSS ecosystems.
- Exposure to telecom standards and protocols.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for team meetings and customer engagements.
