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.