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Senior Scala Developer (Columbia)

columbia, howard county, md • Posted 2 days ago
Hybrid Full Time General
This position requires hybrid 4 days/ week if you live in DMV area and within 55 miles radius from our office at Columbia, MD 21046****

The Senior Software Developer plays an integral role in designing, developing, and configuring software systems that support reliable digital service delivery for federal programs. Working across the full development lifecycle — from requirements analysis and design through implementation, quality assurance, and maintenance — this position bridges technical execution with cross-functional collaboration. You will partner with Business Analysts to assess design gaps and surface functionality improvements, delivering Java and JavaScript-based solutions that align with technical design specifications and evolving stakeholder needs. Day-to-day work spans building RESTful APIs, executing unit tests, and leveraging Splunk to monitor and troubleshoot complex multi-environment systems. Your contributions directly support the stability and quality of software platforms that serve the people who depend on them.

Design, develop, and configure software components in alignment with technical design specifications and project requirements.
Build Scala(more proficient ) and Java based RESTful APIs that address functional requirements and support scalable system performance.
Produce effort estimates for new features, enhancements, and change requests to inform project planning and delivery timelines.
Create and execute unit tests for developed components, ensuring code quality and adherence to design standards.
Apply knowledge of technologies, methodologies, and tools to support project delivery goals and contribute to continuous improvement.

Hands-on experience developing enterprise-grade software using Scala, Java and JavaScript.
Practical knowledge of designing and consuming RESTful APIs, including API integration and data exchange patterns.
Working knowledge with Scala in a backend or service-oriented development context is MANDATORY.
Experience using Splunk for log analysis, monitoring, and performance troubleshooting across multi-environment systems.
Demonstrated ability to write and execute unit tests, with an understanding of software testing best practices.
Skill in diagnosing and resolving defects across multiple deployment environments, including production.
Ability to translate technical designs into quality software solutions with strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a project-driven environment.
Experience supporting Federal Government, CMS, or other highly regulated healthcare systems.
Hands-on experience with REST/Gradle-based application development, NoSQL database technologies, and Agile development methodologies is preferred.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Developer Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, or equivalent cloud certification preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Senior Scala Developer (Columbia) in columbia at Unknown Company

This position is listed as full time and hybrid.

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