Senior Scala Backend Engineer

Job OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Back End Developer to join our dynamic software development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust server-side applications and services. This role requires a strong understanding of web development, microservices architecture, and database management. The Back End Developer will collaborate closely with front-end teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable and efficient solutions that meet business needs. Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, and modern development practices is essential to succeed in this position. Job Title: Sr Scala Backend Engineer Location: Denver ColoradoBilling rate: $65 (max)Contract period: Initial 6 months will long term extension Scala backend engineer with microservices experience to work in a small, agile team. The team develops client-facing REST APIs that provide data for IP TV (television over the internet), for functionality such as consumer entitlement verification, on/off-net verification, parental control verification, and settings.The technology stack includes Scala, Scalatra, Memcached, Kafka, MongoDB, docker, Kubernetes, Splunk and Datadog. All code is written in a functional style, and is fully asynchronous using Scala Futures. The team works at scale, handling hundreds of millions of REST calls per day.Engineers on this team create new microservices and improve existing microservices. Projects are usually of considerable complexity and require a mastery of development tools. Engineers are expected to design and implement scalable, dependable systems as needed. As this is a small team, engineers must be self-starters, capable of handling responsibility and making decisions. Job Type: Contract Pay: $57.00 - $65.00 per hour Benefits: Health insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80206