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# Java Scala Developer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Akka (Toolkit), Advanced Message Queuing Protocol, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, Bootstrap (Software), Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Command-Query Responsibility Segregation (Software Development), Data Structures, Web Development, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Pair Programming, Ansible, Message Oriented Middleware, Software Requirements Analysis, Scripting, AngularJS, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Puppet, Restful APIs, Domain Driven Design, Docker
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a5e85237-1559-4aa7-80ee-31039361128a

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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.