Scala Functional Programmer

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Kforce has a client in Greenwood Village, CO that is seeking a Scala Functional Programmer.

Job Summary
Are you driven to create software solutions that shape the future of customer experience? We are seeking a Software Engineer on behalf of our major telecommunications client located in Greenwood Village, CO. This is a contract opportunity. In this role, you will lead the development, enhancement, and implementation of innovative systems supporting key business initiatives. You'll collaborate with talented technical teams, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and make a significant impact on software performance and scalability. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy mentoring others while solving complex technical challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:
* Design and implement new software functionality that is testable, performant, and meets business and technical requirements with minimal oversight
* Participate in the design and integration of dependent systems including APIs, clients, data stores, and CI/CD pipelines
* Analyze and evaluate market products to identify strengths and weaknesses, informing technology decisions
* Lead triage for critical production issues, manage hotfixes, resolve system integration challenges, and drive root cause analysis (RCA) for defects
* Collaborate with MLOps, data science, and data insights teams to build AI/ML workflows
* Enforce approved code patterns and best practices across application domains while identifying and addressing technical debt
* Mentor junior and mid-level developers, participate in candidate interviews, and provide technical guidance across teams
* Manage multiple interconnected projects or features, deliver technical documentation, cut release branches, and provide deployment artifacts to operations
* Continuously improve application performance, scalability, resilience, and availability while identifying opportunities for optimization

REQUIREMENTS:
* Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 6+ years of experience with database management systems
* 6+ years of experience in coding, testing, and software design
* 6+ years of experience with software development methodologies
* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
* Expert-level experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows; proficiency with orchestration tools such as Airflow or AWS Step Functions
* Strong programming skills in Python and Scala with experience optimizing complex queries and data transformations
* Strong understanding of database systems and data processing frameworks (SQL, NoSQL, Spark, PySpark, Databricks)
* Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and related services (Lambda, S3, EC2, EventBridge, Athena)
* Experience working within the Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, YARN, or related technologies)
* Deep understanding of data modeling, distributed systems, and Big Data performance optimization
* Experience implementing best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation
* Experience with data quality frameworks, governance practices, and monitoring/alerting solutions
* Ability to deliver consistent, high-quality work, balance priorities, and communicate tradeoffs effectively
* Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on building scalable and sustainable systems
* Experience supporting production environments and applying appropriate software design patterns
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities
* Strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills for both technical and business audiences

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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