Sr. Software Engineer (Scala)

Cogent People Inc; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching Plan

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks + 10 holidays

Job summary

Cogent People Inc. is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Scala) to design, develop, and scale APIs across large systems. You will work on cloud architectures and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet complex business needs.

The role requires 7+ years of API development with Scala (Play/Akka), plus experience with AWS, CI/CD, and observability tools. Hybrid in Columbia, MD with in-office Mondays and Wednesdays.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of API development in Scala with REST and gRPC.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Strong OO/FP design principles and AWS experience.
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices are required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable API solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Ensure performance and reliability for production systems.
• Provide engineering support for production environments.

Skills

Scala API development

REST API design

gRPC APIs

Play/Akka

AWS architectures

CI/CD pipelines

Observability (Splunk)

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Splunk

Job description

Description

Location: Columbia, MD (Hybrid/Remote – MON & WED in the office)

Residency Requirement: Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD).

Sponsorship: This position does not offer any type of sponsorship. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. (e.g., Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD).

Clearance: Public Trust Clearance (or ability to obtain)

Job Overview

Cogent People Inc. is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Scala) proficient in developing APIs in Scala, software design and architecture, cloud architecture, and large-scale systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions to address complex business challenges.
• Design and implement systems for scalability, maintainability, and high performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Engineering support for production systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in developing REST and gRPC APIs using Scala with Play/Akka.
• 5+ years of experience working with relational and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.
• Solid understanding of software design principles, both object-oriented and functional programming.
• Proven experience with AWS architectures.
• Thorough understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and toolchain.
• Thorough understanding of performance monitoring, performance testing, and designing systems for performance.
• Experience with observability via Splunk, including log analysis and querying.
• Experience with containerization tools and platforms: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift .
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality and accurate work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proven ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Drools BRE.
• Familiarity with testing tools (Postman).
• Familiarity with DynamoDB.
• Experience implementing solutions for mission-critical systems.
• Ability to understand the big picture and integrate new solutions into existing platforms.
• Experience in federal government programs or regulated environments (CMS experience is preferred).

Why Cogent People Inc.?

At Cogent People, we foster a collaborative, growth-driven environment where innovation thrives. You’ll be part of a team working on mission-critical technology solutions that make a real impact. We offer competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future.

As a Certified Great Place to Work, we prioritize employee satisfaction and provide a supportive, inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage.
• 401(k) Plan: Matching contributions.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays.

EEO Employer

Cogent People Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other status protected by law.