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    Software Development– Kubernetes Platform Migration and Workflow Orchestration Intern

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    Ciena

    5,001-10,000 employeesFounded 1992Hanover, MarylandTelecommunications
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    About the role#

    This internship focuses on a cloud-native engineering platform and infrastructure migration initiative. You will contribute to the evaluation and transition of workflow orchestration capabilities, gaining hands-on experience with platform engineering, DevOps practices, and containerized environments.

    What you'll do#

    • Analyze existing engineering workflows implemented with Kubeflow.
    • Document and map workflow requirements, including orchestration, retry handling, lifecycle management, data transfer, and artifact storage.
    • Evaluate Kubernetes-native workflow orchestration options such as Kubernetes Jobs, CronJobs, Argo Workflows, and Tekton.
    • Develop proof-of-concept implementations to validate alternative architectures.
    • Design and implement migration scripts, tools, and deployment configurations.
    • Build and maintain deployment manifests, Helm charts, and infrastructure-as-code assets.
    • Develop automated tests to validate the reliability and functional equivalence of workflows.

    What you'll need#

    • Active enrollment in a degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
    • Strong programming experience in Python, Go, Java, C++, or similar languages.
    • Understanding of Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
    • Familiarity with Docker containers and containerized application development.
    • Knowledge of software development practices and version control using Git.
    • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to independently research and evaluate technical solutions.
    • Preferred: Experience with Kubernetes, workflow orchestration platforms, CI/CD pipelines, object storage, and Helm.

    Location & details#

    • Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
    • Modality: On-site.
    • Employment type: Full-time.
    • Compensation: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour.
    • Benefits: Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by law.
    Relevant fieldsComputer ScienceComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

    About Ciena

    Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, Ciena is a public telecommunications company with a workforce of 5,001 to 10,000 employees. The firm develops adaptive networking systems, automation software, and connectivity services to manage data transmission and bandwidth demands. Its technical focus spans packet-optical transport, software-defined networking, cloud infrastructure, and submarine networking solutions.

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