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# Backend Engineer Scala

- **Company:** Pierce Technology Corp
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Akka (Toolkit), Application Frameworks, Code Review, Database Theory, Node.Js, NoSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Backend, Integration Tests
- **Published:** August 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/uscbf2e6eaa47291a85bcbfcd8a5a8d3a5

## About the Role

* Degree in Software Engineering
 * 5+ years of web-based application development
 * Experience in Scala, Node.js or Java a plus
 * Demonstrated understanding of relational or NoSQL database concepts and modeling practices
 * Passion for actively learning new technologies
 * Ability to work independently or as part of a group effort, as required
 * Solid problem-solving abilities
 * Excellent communication skills
 * Collaborative approach to software development

## Description

* Building cloud native services using Scala using open-source frameworks Akka, ZIO etc.
 * Unit and integration test development using Scala Test and ZIO Test
 * Active participation in stand-up meetings
 * Active participation in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change Management Process


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