Senior Scala Developer - Contract

The Role: 

Tech Holding is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with Scala expertise to join our growing team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems that are integral to our client’s success. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, lead architecture discussions, and ensure that our systems meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.

Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Scala.
• Lead or participate in architecture discussions, technical planning, and design reviews to ensure scalable and reliable solutions.
• Build RESTful services and APIs using Scala, ensuring they meet performance and security requirements.
• Work with asynchronous programming models, including events, callbacks, promises, and concurrency.
• Utilized build and deployment technologies such as Jenkins, GitHub actions, and Docker to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Implement caching strategies, manage source control, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure seamless integration and service operation.
• Participate in on-call rotations and perform root cause analyses to maintain system reliability.
• Stay current with industry trends and share knowledge through presentations, tech talks, and other knowledge-sharing activities.

Required Skills:  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience designing and delivering backend applications in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of functional programming patterns and principles in Scala.
• Proficiency in building RESTful services using Scala APIs.
• Experience with asynchronous programming models and concurrency in Scala.
• Hands-on experience with build and deployment tools such as Jenkins and Docker.
• Knowledge of caching technologies, source control systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong understanding of AGILE/Scrum practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, self-learner, and able to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What we Offer: 

• Remote Work Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Professional Development Opportunities

Expected Compensation:

• $90-$110 Per Hour / USD