Senior Backend Software Engineer (Scala / AWS)- 1550
13 days ago
New York
City: NYC, NY Onsite/ Hybrid/ Remote: Hybrid (3-4 days a week Onsite)Duration: 24 months Rate Range: Up to$92.5/hr on W2 depending on experience (no C2C or 1099 or sub-contract) Work Authorization: GC, USC, All valid EADs except OPT, CPT, H1B • BS degree in a STEM field, • Strong backend development experience with Scala (or Java as solid backup), • Experience building and integrating REST APIs, • AWS services (ECS, DynamoDB, Kinesis, Lambda, etc.) or equivalent cloud infrastructure experience (GCP nice-to-have), • Exposure to Golang is a plus, • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems supporting media subscription and commerce platforms., • Develop RESTful web services leveraging relational and/or NoSQL databases., • Contribute to high-quality, production-ready code using Scala, Cats Effect, http4s, Play, and Golang., • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in an agile environment, contributing throughout the full software development lifecycle—from design through deployment and maintenance., • Implement automated testing at unit, integration, and functional levels to ensure system reliability and fault tolerance., • Participate in technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and continuous improvement of engineering practices., • Champion engineering excellence by focusing on code quality, resiliency, and customer satisfaction., • 5+ years of professional software development experience delivering high-quality, scalable backend solutions., • Strong knowledge of object-oriented or functional programming principles., • Hands-on experience with cloud-based systems, especially in AWS or GCP environments., • Proven ability to design resilient, fault-tolerant systems with a focus on maintainability and performance., • Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a focus on problem-solving and team success., • Commitment to continuous learning and growth in a fast-paced, evolving technology landscape.