Scala Developer

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

At Ciena’s Blue Planet division, you will join an agile, innovative team advancing the automation of the world’s most complex networks. You will have the opportunity to work with leading-edge networking technologies, cloud-native architecture, and large-scale automation systems that power global communications.

How You Will Contribute

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native microservices using Scala (Akka Actors, Play Framework, or similar).

• Develop REST APIs for configuration, operational data, and telemetry delivery.

• Collaborate with team members to containerize services using Docker and deploy them in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments.

• Support integration of services with Apache Kafka for inter-service communication and job execution tracking.

• Assist in designing and managing relational database schemas (PostgreSQL/MySQL) to ensure data integrity for automated workflows.

• Participate in code reviews, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.

• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, contributing to sprint planning and backlog grooming sessions.

The Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with an academic percentage/CGPA above 85% or 8.5 CGPA.

• Around 1 year of hands-on experience in Scala development (Akka/Play or similar frameworks).

• Basic understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture.

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift environments.

• Basic knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.

• Understanding of Git-based repositories and CI/CD workflows.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills within a team environment.

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to Apache Kafka for messaging and inter-service communication.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Interest in learning and contributing to network automation solutions.

• Knowledge of Prometheus/Grafana for metrics and ELK/OpenSearch for log aggregation.

• Basic understanding of Ansible playbooks and automation techniques.

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