Senior Full Stack Developer

Corning • City of Corning, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The company built on breakthroughs. Corning is 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. Our people break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more. 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. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Application Development: 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.
• Technical Leadership: Establish best practices for frontend development (code reviews, testing protocols) while mentoring team members.
• Collaboration: Work closely with scientists, modelers, and cross-functional teams to translate research needs into scalable software solutions.
• Infrastructure Support: Assist with Docker-based containerization for local development and application deployment; support Kubernetes workflows as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging technologies to improve team capabilities and system performance.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
• 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.
• 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.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior