Senior Scala Developer (Columbia)

****This position requires hybrid 4 days/ week if you live in DMV area and within 55 miles radius from our office at Columbia, MD 21046****

The Senior Software Developer plays an integral role in designing, developing, and configuring software systems that support reliable digital service delivery for federal programs. Working across the full development lifecycle — from requirements analysis and design through implementation, quality assurance, and maintenance — this position bridges technical execution with cross-functional collaboration. You will partner with Business Analysts to assess design gaps and surface functionality improvements, delivering Java and JavaScript-based solutions that align with technical design specifications and evolving stakeholder needs. Day-to-day work spans building RESTful APIs, executing unit tests, and leveraging Splunk to monitor and troubleshoot complex multi-environment systems. Your contributions directly support the stability and quality of software platforms that serve the people who depend on them.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and configure software components in alignment with technical design specifications and project requirements.
• Build Scala(more proficient ) and Java based RESTful APIs that address functional requirements and support scalable system performance.
• Partner with Business Analysts to identify design gaps and recommend improvements to system functionality.
• Produce effort estimates for new features, enhancements, and change requests to inform project planning and delivery timelines.
• Create and execute unit tests for developed components, ensuring code quality and adherence to design standards.
• Troubleshoot defects and operational issues across development, staging, and production environments to maintain system reliability.
• Apply knowledge of technologies, methodologies, and tools to support project delivery goals and contribute to continuous improvement.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on experience developing enterprise-grade software using Scala, Java and JavaScript.
• Practical knowledge of designing and consuming RESTful APIs, including API integration and data exchange patterns.
• Working knowledge with Scala in a backend or service-oriented development context is MANDATORY.
• Experience using Splunk for log analysis, monitoring, and performance troubleshooting across multi-environment systems.
• Demonstrated ability to write and execute unit tests, with an understanding of software testing best practices.
• Skill in diagnosing and resolving defects across multiple deployment environments, including production.
• Ability to translate technical designs into quality software solutions with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and as an effective contributor within a collaborative development team.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a project-driven environment.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience supporting Federal Government, CMS, or other highly regulated healthcare systems.
• Hands-on experience with REST/Gradle-based application development, NoSQL database technologies, and Agile development methodologies is preferred.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Developer Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, or equivalent cloud certification preferred.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.