Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life. What you will be doing...

The work you'll be doing is to support mission and business-critical applications within Verizon. You will be enhancing the customer experience and building a world class solution. You will be helping in doing the below.

• Designing and implementing Cassandra data models and schema.
• Developing high-performance Cassandra-based applications using Java, Python, or Scala.
• Writing efficient Cassandra queries and optimize data retrieval.
• Implementing data migration and integration strategies.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate Cassandra with other systems.
• Troubleshooting and optimizing Cassandra performance issues.
• Ensuring data consistency, availability, and partition tolerance.
• Staying up-to-date with Cassandra advancements and apply new features.

Where you'll be working...
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
 

What we’re looking for...

We’re seeking an experienced Cassandra Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable and high - performance Cassandra-based systems.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, expertise in Cassandra, and experience with distributed database systems.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of work experience.
• One or more years of experience in Cassandra (Apache Cassandra or DataStax Enterprise)
• Excellent understanding in Programming languages (Java, Python/Scala) - Cassandra drivers and tools (cqlsh, Cassandra-driver) 
• Good Understanding Distributed database systems and NoSQL concepts, Data modeling, schema design and Query optimization and performance tuning.
• Experience in SDLC and Agile Development.
• Experience in building/deploying applications using Git, Maven & Jenkins.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• A master’s degree.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Experience in telecom domain

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.