Full Time

Lead Software Engineer Scala / Akka / AWS ( Locals Only)

Shiro Technologies LLC

Full-time

IT Services and IT Consulting

Chicago, IL

???* / year

Job Description

Lead Software Engineer – Scala / Akka / AWS

Location: Chicago, IL (100% Remote – Local Candidates Only)

Duration: 12 Months

Employment Type: W2

Note: RTR (Right to Represent) is attached.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance platform notification services. These services enable customers to receive critical alerts related to the efficient operation of Caterpillar engines and machines.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Java, Scala, Akka, AWS, CI/CD, and microservices architecture, along with proven technical leadership and software engineering expertise.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 8+ years of experience.
5+ years of software development experience using Java 8 or above.
3+ years of hands-on Scala programming experience.
2+ years of experience with Akka technologies, including Akka Streams, Actors, HTTP, and Persistence.
Strong experience in AWS, CI/CD tools, and microservices architecture.
Solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Java 8+, Scala
Frameworks & Technologies: Akka Actors, Akka Streams, Akka HTTP, Akka Persistence
Cloud Platform: AWS
Architecture: Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, MVC
CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps
Databases: PostgreSQL, AWS DynamoDB
Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Agile

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable platform notification services using Scala and Akka technologies.
Independently handle complex application development, technical problem identification, and resolution.
Develop high-availability, reliable, and distributed software solutions.
Drive application development initiatives focused on delivering business value.
Design, implement, and maintain microservices and event-driven applications.
Deploy and maintain applications on AWS using services such as API Gateway, ALB, NLB, Fargate, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, and CloudFormation.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
Work with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
Perform integration testing and customer acceptance testing to ensure quality, accuracy, and interoperability.
Collaborate with end users and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve technical issues.
Mentor software engineers and provide technical guidance and leadership.
Establish software engineering best practices, coding standards, and documentation guidelines.
Work within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
Strong understanding of functional programming concepts.
Exposure to type-level programming and the ZIO framework.
Experience with reactive streaming technologies.
Experience designing and maintaining highly available distributed systems.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with Java, Scala, Akka, AWS, and CI/CD.
Candidates must be able to clearly explain and demonstrate the technical skills listed on their resumes.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills are required.
Stable employment history and relevant project experience are preferred.
Resume must not exceed 3 pages.

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