Remote - Cloud Scala Software Developer

Job Title: Cloud Scala Software Developer 

Location: Remote

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Cloud Scala Software Developer to be a technical resource for the development of clean and maintainable code and to work on the integration of enterprise data into a cohesive analytical data warehouse. In addition to contributing code and tangible deliverables the role is expected to work as an adviser to help identify, educate, and foster best-in-class solutions. Creating these relationships requires strong communication skills.

A senior Scala developer with advanced Scala development-based software solutions

Core responsibilities:

• Understand our client's fast-moving business requirements
• Negotiate appropriate solutions with multiple stakeholders
• Write and maintain scalable enterprise quality software
• Develop new applications and production application support
• Participate in detailed technical design, development, and implementation of applications using existing and emerging technology platforms.
• Manage the complete software development life cycle
• Writing functional and unit tests in order to maintain code quality
• Develop an understanding of client business processes, objectives, and solution requirements.
• Participate in project workgroups with subject matter experts and stakeholders to understand specific needs
• Collaborate with other teams in order to deliver a high-performance application that contains little or no defects
• Identify new opportunities, tools, and services to enhance the custom software platform
• Support and troubleshoot issues (process & system), identify root cause, and proactively recommend sustainable corrective actions

Skills & Experience:

• Advanced Scala development-based software solutions
• Extensive enterprise experience in web applications
• Enterprise experience with relational and nonrelational database
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, or Container Orchestration (Kubernetes) is a plus
• Hands-on experience with Postgres, MySQL, or Redis technologies is a plus
• Hands-on experience with Play framework
• Hands-on experience with Java 8 a plus
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL technologies
• Familiar React and/or similar JavaScript frameworks is a plus
• Demonstrates willingness to learn new technologies and takes pride in delivering working software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience participating on an agile team
• Self-directed and can effectively contribute with little supervision
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical disciplines; or equivalent work experience