Java Scala Developer

An experienced developer will join a collaborative Agile team focused on designing and developing high-quality, scalable systems. This hands-on technical position involves working closely with users to refine requirements and assisting throughout the quality assurance and user acceptance testing processes. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time engaged in active development tasks to deliver robust solutions within a dynamic environment., * Refine system requirements through close collaboration with business users and team members.

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable core Java solutions.
• Integrate systems with message-oriented middleware platforms.
• Participate actively in Agile practices including daily stand-ups and pair programming.
• Write comprehensive unit tests and acceptance or behavior-driven tests to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate on a shared codebase utilizing continuous integration practices.
• Contribute to the production support rotation to maintain system stability.
• Deliver well-structured, efficient code within established timelines.

Education: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five years of professional experience developing enterprise solutions with core Java, alongside at least two years of professional experience utilizing Scala or another functional programming language.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments, strong foundational knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving methodologies, and hands-on experience writing unit and acceptance tests. Strong familiarity with sharing codebases under continuous integration is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with message-oriented middleware such as Kafka, AMQP, MQ, or AMPS.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and REST API design and development.
• Experience with front-end web application development using JavaScript, AngularJS, or Bootstrap.
• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, and event-sourced systems.
• Scripting capabilities in Bash or Python, and experience with automated deployment technologies such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Docker.
• Understanding of relevant middle or back-office financial services systems.
• Familiarity with third-party Scala libraries and frameworks such as Scalactic, Scalatra, Akka, RxScala, or TypeLevel libraries, as well as an understanding of Category Theory.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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