Java / Scala Developer

Java / Scala Developer New York, New York City 05/18/2026 Contract Active Job Description: Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Java / Scala Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications within distributed and enterprise environments. This role involves building high-performance, secure, and reliable applications that support mission-critical platforms using modern Java, Scala, microservices, and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with architects, business stakeholders, QA teams, and engineering teams to deliver scalable and maintainable software solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Scala. Build and enhance microservices-based architectures and distributed systems. Develop RESTful APIs and integrate applications with internal and external systems. Work with big data processing frameworks and real-time data pipelines. Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, developers, and QA teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Write clean, efficient, reusable, and maintainable code following industry best practices. Participate in code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization activities. Ensure application scalability, reliability, security, and high availability. Contribute to CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation initiatives. Support cloud-based application deployments and containerized environments. Participate in system design discussions and technical solution planning. Required Qualifications Strong hands-on experience with Java (8+) and Scala development. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), data structures, and algorithms. Experience with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture. Familiarity with functional programming concepts using Scala. Experience with distributed processing frameworks such as Kafka, Spark, or similar technologies. Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar platforms. Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with CI/CD tools and build management tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, and Gradle. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting enterprise or banking technology platforms. Experience building secure, high-performance enterprise applications. Experience working in Agile development environments. Experience with real-time data streaming and distributed architectures.