Software Engineer I

This is a 100% remote opportunity, a 6-month contract with potential for extension.

In this role, you’ll join a team working on a Scala-based data processing platform. It’s a great opportunity for an early-career engineer eager to learn and build skills in functional programming, cloud technologies, and distributed systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a modern Scala stack and collaborate on the development of scalable services for data processing.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to build and maintain services for data ingestion and analytics.
• Contribute to Scala-based development tasks using sbt for build management.
• Work with SQL and PostgreSQL for querying and data storage.
• Participate in writing unit and integration tests to validate code.
• Use Git for version control and participate in collaborative development workflows.
• Learn and apply concepts in asynchronous and concurrent programming.
• Support the team in integrating cloud platform services (AWS/GCP) and authentication systems.

Qualifications:

• Basic proficiency in Scala, with some experience using sbt for build management.
• Big data experience.
• Understanding of functional programming concepts.
• Familiarity with JSON serialization/deserialization (e.g., Circe).
• Interest in learning about cloud platforms (AWS and/or GCP) and authentication mechanisms.
• Proficiency with SQL and PostgreSQL for data storage and querying.
• Exposure to asynchronous or concurrent programming concepts.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Willingness to test and validate code effectively, including writing unit and integration tests.
• Familiarity with big data concepts or tools (e.g., distributed data processing, data lakes, or similar technologies) (preferred).
• Exposure to distributed messaging systems (e.g., Google Pub/Sub) (preferred).
• Interest in learning about data pipeline orchestration and workflow management (preferred).
• Familiarity with containerization concepts (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and willingness to learn.
• Effective communication and collaboration in a team setting.
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0.5–2 years of professional software engineering experience.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.