Intern - Software Developer Technician

Ciena; Quebec; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Vacation pay

Job summary

Join Ciena’s R&D photonics team in Quebec City as an intern focusing on optimizing business operations through Microsoft 365 technologies. You will automate project-management tasks, improve collaboration, and work with diverse data sources in a fast-evolving IT setting.

Ideal candidates are actively enrolled in software engineering or computer science, possess creativity to solve business problems, and understand HTML, JavaScript, and JSON. Familiarity with REST APIs and C# is a plus.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a technical degree in software engineering or computer science.
• Creative and problem-solving mindset to design technological solutions meeting business needs.
• Understanding of WEB programming standards like HTML, JavaScript and JSON.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain solutions using Power Automate, SharePoint, and Microsoft Graph API to enhance collaboration, productivity, and efficiency.
• Automate tasks for the project managers to improve efficiency in a dynamic environment.
• Work with multiple data sources to support optimization efforts.
• Gain practical experience in a modern IT environment.

Skills

Creativity & problem-solving

Data-source collaboration

Multilingual communication

Education

Actively enrolled in software engineering or computer science

Tools

Power Automate

SharePoint

Microsoft Graph API

HTML

JavaScript

JSON

C#

REST API

Job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters.

L’opportunité : Période de travail débutant en janvier 2027.

Joignez-vous à l’équipe R&D des composants photoniques à haute vitesse située à Québec, qui développe des dispositifs constituant une partie importante des systèmes optiques de haute performance commercialisés par Ciena. Le rôle est axé sur l’optimisation des opérations et des processus d’affaires grâce aux technologies Microsoft 365, notamment l’automatisation, la collaboration, la productivité et l’efficacité.

Comment vous aurez un impact :

• Développer, mettre en œuvre et maintenir des solutions avec Power Automate, SharePoint et l’API Microsoft Graph afin d’améliorer la collaboration, la productivité et l’efficacité.
• Automatiser des tâches pour l’équipe des gestionnaires de projet afin d’accroître son efficacité dans un environnement en constante évolution.
• Travailler avec des sources de données variées.
• Acquérir une expérience pratique dans un environnement TI à la fine pointe de la technologie.

Les incontournables :

• Éducation: Être activement inscrit à un programme d’études en techniques de l’informatique ou au DEC en développement logiciel,
• Créativité et capacité à résoudre des problèmes, avec un intérêt pour la recherche de solutions technologiques répondant à des besoins d’affaires.
• Compréhension des standards de programmation WEB tel que HTML, JavaScript et JSON.

Éléments appréciables:

• Expérience avec l’environnement Microsoft 365, Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, Graph API.
• Expérience en développement C#.
• Expérience d’utilisation des REST API.

Fourchette de rémunération:

La fourchette de rémunération horaire pour ce poste est de $25,50 à $35,00

The Opportunity: Work term starting in January 2027.

Join the high-speed photonics components R&D team in Quebec City, developing devices that are an important part of Ciena’s commercialized high-performance optical systems. The role focuses on optimizing business operations and processes through Microsoft 365 technologies, including automation, collaboration, productivity, and business efficiency.

How you will make an impact:

• Develop, implement, and maintain solutions using Power Automate, SharePoint, and Microsoft Graph API that enhance collaboration, productivity, and business efficiency.
• Automate tasks for the project managers team to improve efficiency in an ever‑evolving environment.
• Work with multiple data sources.
• Gain practical experience in a modern IT environment.

The must haves:

• Education: Actively enrolled in a technical degree in software engineering or computer science,
• Creativity and problem-solving skills, with an interest in designing technological solutions to fill business needs.
• Understanding of WEB programming standards like HTML, JavaScript and JSON.

Nice to haves:

• Experience with Microsoft 365 Environment: Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, Graph API.
• Experience with C#.
• Experience with REST API.

Pay Range:

The hourly pay range for this position is $25.50 to $35.00

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.

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.