Senior Scala Backend Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Senior Scala Backend Developer in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Greenwood Village, CO.

Responsibilities:
* Work with high-performing software and applications at the forefront of the digital telecommunications industry
* Translate user needs and business requirements into detailed design, solutions, and functional architecture and specifications
* Design and implement new functionality that is testable and performant with limited oversight and guidance, following best practices and approved code patterns
* Working with the SRE teams establishes a system of monitoring and alerting to measure reliability over time and identify customer-impacting issues in a timely manner, helping teams operate within their error budgets
* Fix vulnerabilities and assess upgrade and patch needs
* Analyze and revise existing system logic and documentation to address identified difficulties
* Explore new and upcoming technologies, compare them with existing products or services, and develop plans and recommendations to address future business needs
* Collaborate with other team members to identify and solve technical problems
* Collaborate with internal customers, technical, and architecture teams to solve complex software problems
* Mentor and coach junior team members

REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong development experience with Scala
* Scala API Development experience
* Understanding of MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
* Containerization: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Istio, Argo or other containerization technologies
* Kubernetes: Knowledge of Kubernetes deployment, scaling, and management on AWS or other cloud platforms
* Monitoring & Logging: Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog, Splunk
* Experience using AWS managed services
* Experience with caching architectures, particularly Memcached or Kafka
* Knowledge of API documentation, especially Swagger (OpenAPI)
* Experience using CI/CD automation (Jenkins, Gitlab)
* Can multitask and quickly pivot to changing priorities and tight deadlines
* Can assess a problem and determine an effective course of action with sustainable solutions
* Can handle multiple assignments simultaneously and is accountable for the tasks assigned
* Proven ability to digest complex tasks and provide technical and software solutions to measure and report on real-time issues and performance analysis
* Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
* Ability to perform duties in a very fast-paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
* 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, designing REST APIs and API security (OAuth2, JWT)
* Strong unit and integration testing practices
* Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of services and API endpoints
* Knowledge of functional programming and reactive patterns
* Experience with software security principles and patterns

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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