Sr. Software Engineer (Scala)

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions to address complex business challenges.
• Design and implement systems for scalability, maintainability, and high performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Engineering support for production systems.

Residency Requirement: Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD).

Sponsorship: This position does not offer any type of sponsorship. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. (e.g., Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD)., Cogent People Inc. is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Scala) proficient in developing APIs in Scala, software design and architecture, cloud architecture, and large-scale systems., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of experience in developing REST and gRPC APIs using Scala with Play/Akka.
• 5+ years of experience working with relational and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.
• Solid understanding of software design principles, both object-oriented and functional programming.
• Proven experience with AWS architectures.
• Thorough understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and toolchain.
• Thorough understanding of performance monitoring, performance testing, and designing systems for performance.
• Experience with observability via Splunk, including log analysis and querying.
• Experience with containerization tools and platforms: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift .
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality and accurate work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proven ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Drools BRE.
• Familiarity with testing tools (Postman).
• Familiarity with DynamoDB.
• Experience implementing solutions for mission-critical systems.
• Ability to understand the big picture and integrate new solutions into existing platforms.
• Experience in federal government programs or regulated environments (CMS experience is preferred).

At Cogent People, we foster a collaborative, growth-driven environment where innovation thrives. You’ll be part of a team working on mission-critical technology solutions that make a real impact. We offer competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future.

As a Certified Great Place to Work, we prioritize employee satisfaction and provide a supportive, inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage.

401(k) Plan: Matching contributions.

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays.