Senior Scala Backend Engineer (Remote/Hybrid)

Praxy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Flexible paid time off

Comprehensive health coverage

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Sparksoft is seeking a Senior Software Developer focused on Scala and Java to design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs for federal programs. You will work across requirements, design, and testing, ensuring reliable deployment in multi-environment systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Analysts and QA, independent contribution, and a drive for continuous improvement in a hybrid, flexible work model.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Scala, Java and JavaScript.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs with data exchange patterns.
• Public Trust clearance eligibility and US residency in last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and configure software components per design specs.
• Build Scala and Java-based RESTful APIs for scalable systems.
• Produce effort estimates for features and changes.
• Create and run unit tests; troubleshoot across environments.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to improve system functionality.

Skills

Scala

Java

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

Splunk

Unit tests

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Gradle

NoSQL

Job description

Sparksoft is seeking a Senior Software Developer focused on Scala and Java to design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs for federal programs. You will work across requirements, design, and testing, ensuring reliable deployment in multi-environment systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Analysts and QA, independent contribution, and a drive for continuous improvement in a hybrid, flexible work model.