Prohires - Berkeley Heights, NJ
posted 5 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Berkeley Heights, NJ
About the position
The Backend Developer - Specialist/Lead Scala Developer position is focused on developing and maintaining backend systems using Scala and the Akka framework. The role requires extensive experience in microservices architecture, cloud-native applications, and various development tools and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and be able to work collaboratively in an agile environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend systems using Scala and Akka framework.
- Design and develop microservices architecture.
- Implement test-driven development practices.
- Integrate with message brokers and third-party applications.
- Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
- Work with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, and understand their IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
- Collaborate using tools like Jira and Confluence for project management.
- Write and maintain scripts in Batch, Bash, and Python.
Requirements
- 8+ years of recent hands-on experience in Scala and Akka framework.
- Strong understanding of Akka Streams and event-driven microservices architecture.
- Experience with GRPC protocol and Protocol Buffers.
- Hands-on experience with Docker containers and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with cloud-native applications and cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
- Knowledge of integration and unit testing, as well as Behavior Driven Development.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience integrating with third-party applications.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
- Understanding of configuration management practices.
- Experience in the financial industry and core banking integration.
