Scala Developer

Position: Scala Developer

Location: 100% remote (CST Preferred)

Note: try to find candidates in MI or nearby first

Duration: 1 year contract

Project Details: This person will be supporting the State of Michigan BRIDGES project

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Apache Spark with Scala, including data pipeline and transformation development.
• Hands-on experience with Drools for implementing and managing business rules.
• Strong expertise in Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) for working with large-scale, distributed datasets.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts and best practices.
• Advanced skills in SQL for query optimization, data analysis, and database performance tuning.
• Working knowledge of Java EE/J2EE and its integration with big data systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data processing applications using Apache Spark and Scala.
• Enhance and optimize existing code to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and align technical solutions with business needs.
• Implement business rules using Drools and ensure accurate integration within data workflows.
• Work with Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) for data storage and retrieval operations in distributed environments.
• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles to create maintainable and efficient code.
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries for data validation, transformation, and reporting.
• Support Java EE/J2EE components as needed to ensure system interoperability.