Software Engineer (Scala)

Overview

Remote
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - 12 month(s)

Skills

SQL
Scala
AWS
JSON
GCP
PostgreSQL
Google bigquery
Dataflow
AWS SDKs

Job Details

Software Engineer 2 (Scala)

12+ month contract

Remote

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team working on a Scala-based data processing platform. The ideal candidate will have experience building distributed systems and working with cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable services that process and manage large volumes of data.

Required Skills:

Proficiency in Scala, with experience using sbt for build management

Strong understanding of functional programming concepts

Experience with JSON serialization/deserialization (e.g., Circe)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform), including authentication and authorization mechanisms (IAM, STS, AssumeRole, WebIdentity)

Experience integrating with AWS SDKs (S3, STS) in Scala

Experience with Google BigQuery and Dataflow for data processing and analytics

Experience with SQL and PostgreSQL for data storage and querying

Experience with asynchronous and concurrent programming (e.g., using FS2, cats-effect)

Familiarity with distributed messaging systems (e.g., Google Pub/Sub)

Ability to test and validate code effectively, with experience in unit, component, and integration testing

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in distributed, cloud-based environments

Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Finagle or similar RPC frameworks

Familiarity with data pipeline orchestration and workflow management

Knowledge of containerization and deployment in Kubernetes environments

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities

Effective communication and collaboration in a team setting

Ability to write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

8+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in data engineering or backend systems

This role will involve working with a modern Scala stack, integrating with AWS and Google Cloud Platform, and building resilient, observable services for data ingestion and processing.

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