Senior Scala Dev

Job#: 3011337

Job Description:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technologies

• Strong experience with Scala back end API implementation
• Understanding of MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
• Strong mindset with a willingness to learn new domains and technologies
• Expertise in end-to-end understanding of the system and testing the services
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks
• Experience using AWS managed services
• Experience with caching architectures, particularly Memcached
• Strong experience with containerization and container orchestration, (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Istio, Argo, etc).
• Strong experience with monitoring technologies (Splunk, Instana, Datadog, Prometheus, etc).
• Knowledge of API documentation, especially Swagger (OpenAPI)
• Experience using CI/CD automation (Jenkins, Gitlab)

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Strong experience working with DevOps engineers to build and deploy infrastructure with cloud deployment technologies.
• Strong Understanding of Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
• Capable of delivering on multiple competing priorities with little supervision.
• Experience with building and designing REST APIs using scala.
• Experience with software security principles and patterns.
• Ability to collaborate with and contribute to a common culture of excellence.
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks.
• Must be capable of delivering on multiple competing priorities with little supervision.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Code and perform unit and integration testing of software to ensure proper and efficient execution and adherence to business and technical requirements.
• Code, test, debug, and enhance software.
• Write programs according to specifications, and define specifications for complex programs.
• Monitor and repair critical systems on an as needed basis.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Serve as final escalation point to resolve incidents and problems for production applications and web services supported by the team in accordance with identified Service Level Agreements.
• Collaborate with internal customers, technical and architecture teams to solve complex software problems.
• Provide system users and management with system analysis and improvement recommendations.
• Identify and recommend system design/requirements needs for software enhancements.
• Implement, monitor, test, and audit new software programs to maximize efficiency of software systems.
• Participate in continuous performance improvement sessions to discuss opportunities to improve processes and/or standards.
• Coordinate with technical teams to analyze and resolve software related problems causing operational difficulties, advising on specialized features and functions.
• Maximize the efficiency of the various software systems by implementing, monitoring, testing and auditing new software programs.
• Follow established configuration/change control processes.
• Collaborate with customers and internal/external technical teams to identify software problems and communicate remediation plans
• Mentor and coach junior team members.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.