Scala Developer

Overview

On Site
Up to $55
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Big Data
Amazon Web Services
Apache Spark
Attention To Detail
Functional Programming
Apache Cassandra
Collaboration
Communication
Conflict Resolution

Job Details

Title: Scala Developer
Location: Whippany, NJ (hybrid-2 days)
Type: Contract
Duration: Long Term
Description:

  • Scala Developer is a software engineer specializing in using the Scala programming language to design, develop, and maintain applications.
  • These roles are often found in companies working with big data, distributed systems, backend infrastructure, and data-intensive enterprise applications.

Required Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in Scala and experience with functional programming concepts.
  • Experience with Scala frameworks like Akka, Play, or Spark.
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
  • Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
  • Understanding of distributed systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, etc.).
  • Experience with version control systems like Git.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Designing and developing scalable and high-performance applications using Scala.
  • Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code adhering to Scala best practices and functional programming principles.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy software solutions.
  • Optimizing and tuning system performance for low-latency and high availability.
  • Developing and maintaining backend services, microservices, and APIs.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues and bugs.
  • Integrating with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and third-party libraries and APIs.
  • Participating in code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.
  • Writing and maintaining unit and integration tests.
  • Staying up-to-date with the latest Scala technologies and best practices.
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