Senior Full Stack DeveloperJoin Corning, one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. Come break through with us.Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network.Role Purpose: We are looking for an experienced full stack developer who can strengthen our team's web development capabilities while contributing to backend systems and DevOps activities. You'll play a key role in building and maintaining tools that enable scientific breakthroughs while adopting modern development practices.Key Responsibilities:Full Development Cycle (Requirements, design, develop, test and deploy) of full stack web applications using Python (Django, Flask) and modern frontend frameworks like Vue.js or React.Establish best practices for frontend development (code reviews, testing protocols) while mentoring team members.Work closely with scientists, modelers, and cross-functional teams to translate research needs into scalable software solutions.Assist with Docker-based containerization for local development and application deployment; support Kubernetes workflows as needed.Evaluate emerging technologies to improve team capabilities and system performance.Required Education: BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of professional experience in full stack development. Proficiency in Python (Django preferred) and modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js or React). Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and Docker. Demonstrated success working in Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban).
Experience designing and implementing scalable microservices platforms.Technical Skills:Frontend: Vue.js/React, TypeScript, ES6+, testing frameworks (Jest, Vitest).Backend: Django ORM, REST APIs, Python testing frameworks (unittest, pytest).DevOps: Docker, Git version control, Linux/Unix systems.Desired Experiences: Experience with Kubernetes container orchestration. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Background in scientific research environments or computational science. Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline development and microservices architecture.This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $110,133.00 - $151,433.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.