Senior IT Software Engineer – Scala, Akka & Java Microservices
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Scala, Akka, and Java to join a long-term contract engagement in the industrial technology / heavy equipment sector. In this role, you will build and maintain platform notification services that alert end-users to critical operational events for large-scale engines and machinery. This is a fully remote, W-2 contract position with an initial duration of 12 months.
What You'll Do
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Design, develop, deploy, and maintain microservices using Scala and Akka technologies (Streams, Actors, HTTP, Persistence)
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Build robust, high-availability platform notification services at scale
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Work independently on complex application and infrastructure components used across one or more systems
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Drive application development focused on delivering high-value business features
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Identify and resolve complex application and technical problems end-to-end
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Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
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Establish and uphold high standards for software quality, practices, and habits within the team
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Guide structured development of code, program documentation, operations documentation, and user guides
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Identify and champion areas of growth and continuous improvement within the team
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Communicate effectively with end users and internal stakeholders
What We're Looking For
Required:
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Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 8+ years of experience
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5+ years of software development experience using Java 8+
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2+ years of Scala programming experience
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2+ years working with Akka technologies (Streams, Actors, HTTP, Persistence)
Nice to Have:
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Experience designing well-defined Spring Boot RESTful APIs
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Experience designing and implementing high-availability, reliable solutions
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Strong knowledge of application architectural patterns: MVC, Microservices, Event-driven, etc.
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Experience deploying software using CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or Jenkins
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Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining software on AWS (API Gateway, ALB, NLB, Fargate, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, CloudFormation)
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Experience with relational and NoSQL databases: PostgreSQL , AWS DynamoDB
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Experience working within an Agile/Scrum framework
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Solid computer science fundamentals: data structures and algorithms
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Demonstrated leadership on small-to-medium-scale projects tied to strategic priorities
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Passion for technology and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Compensation & Benefits
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Rate: $80/hr on W-2
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Contract duration: 12 months
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Employment type: W-2 Contract
- Visa sponsorship available
Location
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100% Remote (North America)
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