Job description

Job Title: Senior Scala Developer (AWS Elemental, Messaging Services, Kafka)

Location: Remote

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Scala Developer with strong expertise in messaging services like Kafka and AWS Elemental technologies. This is a contract-based position with a duration of 6 months, offering flexibility for hybrid or remote work. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in software development, a strong background in the media industry, and a proven ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, enhance, and maintain messaging services, including integration with AWS Elemental services and Kafka.
Design, implement, and optimize scalable, high-performance systems to meet business needs in the media sector.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, solution architects, and other developers, to ensure seamless integration of various services.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Scala code following best practices and industry standards.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers as needed.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine business requirements.
Participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality and secure code.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in production and staging environments.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

o 10+ years of software development experience.
o Strong proficiency in Scala and functional programming.
o In-depth experience with Kafka, including architecture, integration, and performance optimization.
o Solid understanding of AWS Elemental services, with hands-on experience in deployment and management.
o Expertise in building distributed systems and high-performance, scalable applications.
o Experience working in the media industry, particularly with video streaming, media processing, and content delivery systems.
o Proven track record of working in agile environments.
o Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
o Ability to collaborate remotely with geographically distributed teams.
o Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Desirable:
o Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).AWS is mandatory.
o Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
o Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
o Experience with data streaming platforms and event-driven architectures.
o Previous experience in contract-based roles.

Education & Experience:

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
10+ years of professional software development experience.
Experience working within the media industry is a plus.

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