Senior UI Developer- Angular2+

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.

Build the future of network automation with Blue Planet, a division of Ciena. This is an opportunity to design and deliver intuitive, high‑performance user interfaces that power large‑scale inventory and orchestration platforms used by global service providers. Join a team where your work directly shapes how customers visualize, manage, and automate the world’s most advanced networks.
How You Will Contribute

• Design and develop modular, responsive UI components and frontend modules for next‑generation inventory systems
• Translate functional and technical requirements into performant, scalable, and maintainable user interfaces
• Build and enhance applications using Angular (2+), TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SVG
• Integrate UI applications with backend services and APIs to deliver seamless end‑to‑end workflows
• Document UI behaviour, component specifications, and implementation details to support continuous development
• Write and maintain automated unit and integration tests using Jasmine and Protractor
• Collaborate with global teams across engineering and product to drive feature completeness and alignment.

The Must Haves

• 3+ years of experience in professional frontend/UI development.
• Strong proficiency in Angular (2+), TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience working with Node.js, npm, and Gulp for build and dependency management
• Hands‑on experience with unit and integration testing frameworks such as Jasmine and Protractor
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and database concepts (graph and relational)
• Experience integrating UIs with RESTful services and working within Agile environments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with distributed global teams

Nice to Haves

• Experience with inventory management systems such as Cramer, Granite, or Metasolv
• Knowledge of authentication standards including Single Sign‑On (SSO), Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), and OAuth 2.0
• Understanding of telecommunications technologies such as Dense Wavelength‑Division Multiplexing/Optical Transport Network (DWDM/OTN), Synchronous Optical Networking (SONET), Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Gigabit‑capable Passive Optical Network (GPON), and Fiber‑to‑the‑Home (FTTH)
• Familiarity with Neo4j, PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, ElasticSearch, Docker, Kubernetes, or Camunda/BPMN
• Experience designing GUI diagrams for network, service, or device topologies
• Cloud experience on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).

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