Careers
Company:
Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.
Job Summary:
The Software Developer will assist in the design, development and maintenance of a several in-house business applications to support Corporate Sales, Operations and Finance as well as other departments. Under the guidance of the technical lead, the developer will work with application stakeholders to gather requirements, produce proofs-of-concept, obtain feedback, and complete the development, testing and implementation of the applications. This developer will also assist in maintaining some existing PHP and Java applications
Compensation:
[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $80,000-$110,000/yr.
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze technology/capability gaps, research, develop, and deploy software solutions
- Work with project leads to define sprints and associated deliverables
- Collaborate with other developers to design and optimize code
- Conduct integration, test, bug fixes, and other software maintenance activities
- Performing requirements analysis and proof of concept or prototyping as needed for engineering and design of corporate applications
- Supporting applications in O&M status by providing enhancements and bug fixes as needed
- Coding, testing, and debugging new software or enhancements to existing software
- Developing user interfaces and applications by setting expectations and feature priorities throughout the development life cycle, determining design methodologies and tool sets, completing programming using languages and software products, and designing and conducting tests
- Integration of platforms leveraging APIs
- Assist in the creation of technical documentation and user guides in support of developed software
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of PHP web development experience
- 2+ years of experience with the Laravel Framework
- 2+ years of full-time experience with MySQL and/or MSSQL
- Proficiency with HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- Experience in all phases of SDLC, OO analysis and design, and revision control systems
- Ability to converse with end-users, gather requirements, and provide feedback in plain non-technical English
- Ability to structure a software project (UI / API / DB)
- Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation
- At least 2 years of Computer Science college education or similar studies
- Outstanding customer service and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Capable of writing and presenting detailed documentation
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently remains in a sitting/stationary position during the workday
- Operates a computer and performs desk-based computer tasks continually, frequently viewing a computer screen
COVID-19 Policy:
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
To apply for the Software Developer position, please submit your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company:
Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.
Job Summary:
The Software Developer will assist in the design, development and maintenance of a several in-house business applications to support Corporate Sales, Operations and Finance as well as other departments. Under the guidance of the technical lead, the developer will work with application stakeholders to gather requirements, produce proofs-of-concept, obtain feedback, and complete the development, testing and implementation of the applications. This developer will also assist in maintaining some existing PHP and Java applications
Compensation:
[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $80,000-$110,000/yr.
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze technology/capability gaps, research, develop, and deploy software solutions
- Work with project leads to define sprints and associated deliverables
- Collaborate with other developers to design and optimize code
- Conduct integration, test, bug fixes, and other software maintenance activities
- Performing requirements analysis and proof of concept or prototyping as needed for engineering and design of corporate applications
- Supporting applications in O&M status by providing enhancements and bug fixes as needed
- Coding, testing, and debugging new software or enhancements to existing software
- Developing user interfaces and applications by setting expectations and feature priorities throughout the development life cycle, determining design methodologies and tool sets, completing programming using languages and software products, and designing and conducting tests
- Integration of platforms leveraging APIs
- Assist in the creation of technical documentation and user guides in support of developed software
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of PHP web development experience
- 2+ years of experience with the Laravel Framework
- 2+ years of full-time experience with MySQL and/or MSSQL
- Proficiency with HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- Experience in all phases of SDLC, OO analysis and design, and revision control systems
- Ability to converse with end-users, gather requirements, and provide feedback in plain non-technical English
- Ability to structure a software project (UI / API / DB)
- Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation
- At least 2 years of Computer Science college education or similar studies
- Outstanding customer service and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Capable of writing and presenting detailed documentation
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently remains in a sitting/stationary position during the workday
- Operates a computer and performs desk-based computer tasks continually, frequently viewing a computer screen
COVID-19 Policy:
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
To apply for the Software Developer position, please submit your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company:
Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.
Compensation: [Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $54,000 - $90,000
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all network field activity on Cogent network.
- Installation of Network Elements within Cogent Communications locations (Data centers, POPs, Hubs).
- Turn-up and test new customer circuits at Cogent Data Centers, carrier neutral datacenters, and multitenant office buildings, document and communicate changes.
- Responsible for maintaining the Cogent fiber network (locates, maintenance, splicing, emergency restoration, transmission equipment maintenance)
- Responsible for maintaining Cogent Data Centers (facility maintenance, compliance, equipment maintenance)
- Management of contractors and vendors.
- Independent and self-starter.
- Work with Network Planning and Customer Service Delivery to provide Field perspective to network deployment as well as to provide expertise in deployments.
- Maintain proficiency within the telecommunications infrastructure, fiber, CWDM and DWDM technologies.
- Work with AC and DC power systems.
Qualifications:
- Travel 30%, 5+ years of experience on telecommunication networks.
- 1+ years of field experience in DWDM and / or IP networks
- Experience in the use of telecommunications test equipment: optical power meters (OPM – OLS), OTDR, OSA, Ethernet / IP testers; interpretation of test results
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- High-energy individual with interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate peers, and drive project to completion.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Project Management experience.
- Experience on daily operations of a Datacenter (Diesel Generator, UPS, HVAC).
- Experience maintaining a fiber network.
COVID-19 Policy:
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy that requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated, including one booster shot against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
To apply for the Field Technician position, please submit your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company:
Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.
Job Summary:
The Software Developer will assist in the design, development and maintenance of a several in-house business applications to support Corporate Sales, Operations and Finance as well as other departments. Under the guidance of the technical lead, the developer will work with application stakeholders to gather requirements, produce proofs-of-concept, obtain feedback, and complete the development, testing and implementation of the applications. This developer will also assist in maintaining some existing PHP and Java applications
Compensation:
[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $80,000-$110,000/yr.
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze technology/capability gaps, research, develop, and deploy software solutions
- Work with project leads to define sprints and associated deliverables
- Collaborate with other developers to design and optimize code
- Conduct integration, test, bug fixes, and other software maintenance activities
- Performing requirements analysis and proof of concept or prototyping as needed for engineering and design of corporate applications
- Supporting applications in O&M status by providing enhancements and bug fixes as needed
- Coding, testing, and debugging new software or enhancements to existing software
- Developing user interfaces and applications by setting expectations and feature priorities throughout the development life cycle, determining design methodologies and tool sets, completing programming using languages and software products, and designing and conducting tests
- Integration of platforms leveraging APIs
- Assist in the creation of technical documentation and user guides in support of developed software
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of PHP web development experience
- 2+ years of experience with the Laravel Framework
- 2+ years of full-time experience with MySQL and/or MSSQL
- Proficiency with HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- Experience in all phases of SDLC, OO analysis and design, and revision control systems
- Ability to converse with end-users, gather requirements, and provide feedback in plain non-technical English
- Ability to structure a software project (UI / API / DB)
- Ability to write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation
- At least 2 years of Computer Science college education or similar studies
- Outstanding customer service and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Capable of writing and presenting detailed documentation
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently remains in a sitting/stationary position during the workday
- Operates a computer and performs desk-based computer tasks continually, frequently viewing a computer screen
COVID-19 Policy:
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
To apply for the Software Developer position, please submit your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company:
Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 216 markets globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A full benefits package takes effect within 30 days of employment. Matching 401k and stock options are also included.
Compensation Package: Competitive Base Range $120,000-$140,000, Uncapped Commission, Bonuses, Stock Options, Benefits, 401k, and more!
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- This position is responsible for leading a sales team of Sales Managers along with their reps.
- The Sales Director will develop and execute a Sales Strategy to meet the assigned new revenue quota.
- Direct customer contact will comprise a major portion of this assignment.
- The individual will be responsible for leading, coaching, and training the managers and sales reps in the sale of Cogent Products.
Qualifications:
- We’re looking for candidates that welcome a challenge, are motivated, driven and exhibit great work-ethic.
- It’s not about the number of years of experience you have; it’s about what you accomplished in those years of experience.
- Candidates must have a proven track record of success selling Telecom/Technology products.
- Candidate must have experience finding new business.
- Candidate must have strong team leadership and management experience and MUST have experience managing Sales Managers.
- A college degree is preferred.
- Proficiency with PC based applications such as Word, Excel and CRM Systems a plus.
- Some travel will be required.
Work Environment:
This is an in-office position five days a week to best support your success, allowing for focused mentorship, training, and personal coaching
What we have to offer:
Cogent is a financially stable fast-growing organization. We are cash flow positive and have one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry. We provide an exciting opportunity to lead a sales team with unlimited earning potential, in a fun fast-paced environment that provides unlimited support and recognizes individual and team achievements. You will be a part of an organization that is experiencing tremendous growth, providing our team members opportunities to grow within the company and Cogent has a reputation for promoting our top performing team members into leadership roles.
COVID-19 Policy:
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated (including booster shots when eligible) against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
To apply for the Overland Park Sales Director position, please submit your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.