Scala Developer/Java Scala Developer

Denver, CO, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
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Skills

  • Scala
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • CI/CD
  • API
  • Kafka

Summary

Job Description: Scala Developer/Java Scala Developer

Location: Denver, CO

Duration: 6 Months

 

Job Description:

  • Design and develop RESTful APIs using Java and Scala using scalantra or any functional programming experience.
  • Build event-driven services and microservices that produce and consume messages via Apache Kafka.
  • Implement backend systems using frameworks like Spring Boot, Akka HTTP, or Play.
  • Ensure reliable, fault-tolerant Kafka integration, including schema validation, error handling, and retries.
  • Collaborate with frontend and platform teams to define clear API contracts and integration patterns
  • Contribute to code quality, testing, and CI/CD automation
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance of services and API endpoints
  • Strong programming experience with Scala (Akka, Play, or Cats/Scalaz) and Java (8+)
  • Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (producer/consumer APIs, Avro/Protobuf, topic design)
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and optionally GraphQL APIs
  • Knowledge of functional programming and reactive patterns
  • Familiarity with Spring Boot, asynchronous programming, and dependency injection
  • Strong unit and integration testing practices
  • Comfortable with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and API security (OAuth2, JWT)

 

Nice to Have

  • Kafka Streams or Akka Streams experience
  • Exposure to Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, and message validation patterns
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native app development
  • Familiarity with API gateways (e.g., Kong, Apigee) or service mesh (e.g., Istio)

 

Keywords: Scala, RESTful APIs, Java, Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, Git, CI/CD

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  • Dice Id: 10330808
  • Position Id: 97393-5195-
  • Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About VDart, Inc.

VDart, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a global leader in digital talent solutions and IT staffing, delivering top technology professionals to businesses worldwide. With a strong presence across North America, Europe and Asia, we specialize in helping organizations navigate complex technology landscapes with the right expertise.

Through a strategic, client-focused approach, we have placed over 20,000 professionals across key industries and advanced technology solutions. Whether placing top talent in cutting-edge roles or providing strategic digital workforce solutions, our network of 4,000 specialists across 13 countries is committed to excellence, agility and impact.

Backed by 18 years of industry experience, we go beyond staffing to build long-term partnerships that accelerate digital transformation and drive sustained growth. Whether you need a technology partner to fuel innovation or specialized workforce solutions to maintain a competitive edge, VDart delivers the right people, skills and mindset to create a lasting impact in a digital-first world.

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