Senior Scala Backend Engineer
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Charter is seeking an experienced Scala Backend Engineer to join a small, agile team responsible for building and maintaining client-facing REST APIs that power our IP TV platform. The APIs handle critical functions such as consumer entitlement verification, on/off-net verification, parental control management, and user settings., Design, build, and maintain scalable microservices using Scala and Scalatra. Develop REST APIs supporting high-volume client applications (hundreds of millions of daily calls). Implement asynchronous, functional code using Scala Futures. Work with technologies including Scala, Scalatra, Memcached, Kafka, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, Splunk, and Datadog. Enhance existing microservices and architect new ones as required. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment. Take ownership of tasks and make key technical decisions in a fast-paced setting.
Requirements
Strong proficiency in Scala with hands-on experience in functional programming. Experience developing and maintaining microservices at scale. Proficiency with asynchronous programming patterns (Scala Futures preferred). Familiarity with APIs, containerization, and message queues (Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka). Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Team Environment: Collaborative, small-sized team with high ownership and independence. Agile development methodology and a focus on scalable system design. Flexible work from home options available.