Senior Scala Developer

Role Overview: As a member of Ciena's Blue Planet division, you will be part of an agile and innovative team dedicated to advancing the automation of complex networks worldwide. Your role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-native microservices using Scala and related technologies. You will work on developing REST APIs, containerizing services, integrating with Apache Kafka, managing database schemas, and implementing RBAC and secure vault/password handling. Additionally, you will participate in branching strategies, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native microservices using Scala (Akka Actors, Play Framework) and related technologies. - Develop REST APIs for configuration, operational data, and telemetry delivery. - Containerize services using Docker and orchestrate deployments in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments. - Integrate services with Apache Kafka to coordinate inter-service communication, track job execution, and publish status updates. - Design and manage relational database schemas (PostgreSQL/MySQL), optimize queries, and ensure data integrity for automated workflows. - Implement RBAC and secure vault/password handling for sensitive credentials (SSH keys, API tokens). - Participate in branching strategies, pull requests, and CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. - A minimum of 6+ years of hands-on experience with Scala (Akka Actors, Play Framework) development. - Strong working knowledge of Apache Kafka (topics, partitions, consumer groups, message serialization). - Proficiency in PostgreSQL/MySQL schema design, data modeling, and performance tuning. - Understanding of network security best practices including SSH key management and password vaulting. - Experience integrating CI/CD workflows with Git branching models. Additional Company Details: At Ciena, the company is committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees are respected, valued, and heard. Diversity is highly valued, and discrimination of any form is not tolerated. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you need any accommodation measures during the application process, please inform Ciena. (Note: The "Nice to Haves" section has been omitted as per the instructions),