Sr. Software Engineer (Scala)
About The Position
Cogent People Inc. is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer proficient in developing APIs in Scala, software design and architecture, cloud architecture, and large-scale systems. The position is based in Columbia, Maryland, with a hybrid/remote arrangement requiring work in the office on Monday and Wednesday. Candidates must have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not offered. A Public Trust clearance, or the ability to obtain one, is required. The role supports mission-critical technology solutions and includes designing, developing, and implementing software to address complex business challenges, with emphasis on scalability, maintainability, and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience 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, including object-oriented and functional programming.
- Proven experience with AWS architectures.
- Thorough understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and toolchains.
- 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, including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years.
- Must already be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not offered.
- Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Drools BRE.
- Familiarity with testing tools such as 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provide engineering support for production systems.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 10 holidays.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
