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