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Sr. Java/Scala Developer

Eagan, MN

$58.50 - $74.50/hr

You will also mentor junior developers. In this particular role, you will be part of a team of 4-5 ... Scala Solid understanding of HBase, HDFS, and Kafka and Hadoop eco-system overall Cloudera CDH5 ...

GDIT

Scala Backend Developer

WV · Remote

$120K - $163K/yr

Provide mentorship and leadership to junior team members. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your ... on Scala programming development expertise (this is a must have) * Experince designing and ...

Cliff Services Inc

Jr. Data Engineer (Scala)

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$111K - $134K/yr

Data Engineer (Scala) Junior Location: Charlotte, NC Duration: Long-Term Contract Visa: Open to all work-authorized candidates. Required Skills * Strong hands-on experience with Scala (Mandatory)

Cliff Services Inc

Sr. Data Engineer (Scala)

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$54.50 - $72/hr

Data Engineer (Scala) Senior Location: Charlotte, NC Employment Type: Cliff W2 Duration: Long-Term ... Ability to mentor junior team members Note: Candidates with only PySpark experience and no hands-on ...

Cynet Systems

SCALA - AI Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$42 - $47/hr

SCALA - AI Software Engineer Job Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Type: Contract Job Overview: Pay ... Demonstrated ability to mentor and upskill engineers at junior and mid levels. * Passionate about ...

Prodege LLC

Sr. Engineer (Scala)

New York, NY · On-site +1

$114K - $157K/yr

Mentor junior engineers through pairing, code reviews, and technical guidance (no direct reports ... Strong hands-on expertise in Scala and/or Java in production environments. * Experience delivering ...

VRK IT Vision Inc

GeoSpatial Developer

Mount Laurel, NJ · On-site

W Required Technical Skills : · Java, Python, Scala, PySpark Domain Responsibilities: · Develop ... junior developers in geospatial technologies and programming practices. · Stay updated with the ...

Probity Inc.

JR Software Developer

Chantilly, VA

$65K - $85K/yr

Demonstrated experience with Java or Scala programming languages for building scalable data pipelines. * Demonstrated experience with SQL, (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, Hive). * Familiarity with Apache ...

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior scala developer in the United States is $88,976.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Junior Scala Developer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Scala Developer, you need a solid understanding of Scala programming, functional programming principles, and foundational software engineering concepts, often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with build tools like SBT, version control systems like Git, and familiarity with frameworks such as Akka or Play are valuable assets. Strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and effective teamwork and communication skills will set you apart in this collaborative environment. These skills and qualities are essential to contribute meaningfully to development projects, adapt to evolving technologies, and support team goals.

What types of projects and daily tasks can I expect as a Junior Scala Developer?

As a Junior Scala Developer, you'll typically work on developing and maintaining backend services, APIs, or data processing pipelines using Scala and related technologies. Your daily tasks may include writing and testing code, reviewing pull requests, fixing bugs, and participating in team meetings or agile sprints. You'll often collaborate with senior developers, QA testers, and product managers to deliver features and solve technical challenges. The role provides an excellent opportunity to learn best practices, improve your coding skills, and gain hands-on experience with real-world Scala applications.

What is a Junior Scala Developer job?

A Junior Scala Developer is an entry-level software engineer specializing in the Scala programming language. They typically assist in writing, testing, and maintaining code for applications, often working under the guidance of senior developers. Their responsibilities may include functional programming, working with frameworks like Akka or Play, and integrating with databases or big data technologies. Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn are crucial for growth in this role.

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Cygnus Professionals, Inc.

Plymouth Meeting, PA

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Posted 4 days ago

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Company Description

Headquartered in New Jersey (U.S), Cygnus Professionals Inc. is a next generation global information technology Solution and Consulting company powered by strong management and leadership team with over 30 person years of experience. Today, Cygnus has strong footprints in more than 4 countries with more than 25 satisfied customers. We strive to extend our presence across industries and geographies with our industry-focused business excellence.
Cygnus Professionals Inc. has been named by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) as one of the "Fast 100 Asian American Businesses" - joining the country's fastest-growing Asian American-owned companies, based on percentage revenue growth over the immediate past two years.

Job Description

Role: Jr. & Sr. Scala Developer
Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA
Duration: 6 Months Contract (will continually extend)
Mode of Interview: Face To Face After Phone
!! Need Green Card, US Citizen, TN Visa, OR EAD GC Candidates Only !!
Responsibilities:
Design, code, and test solutions for a major, global re-platforming effort
Incubate new ideas with working code for proof of concept
Travel to other IMS global offices is possible
Work with 6 sizable development teams to:
Code review and walkthrough
Coordinate interfaces and APIs (ReST and Scala) between the teams
Answer questions from the development teams on the platform
Nice to Haves:
Passion for open source technologies, with a history of contributions
Scala
Actor based concurrency systems (Akka, Scalaz, or Quasar)
Apache Spark and related technologies (Hive, HDFS, Hadoop, YARN, Mesos)
DevOps expertise (git, Jenkins, Maven, SBT, Eclipse, JIRA, OpsCode Chef)
CloudOps familiarity (IaaS like AWS, PaaS, Docker, Vagrant, Infrastructure as code, continuous deployment)
Static code analysis tooling usage (SonarQube, Findbugs)
Enterprise middleware technologies such as ESB, BPEL and OData
Experience with binary serialization protocols and Hadoop SerDe in general: Apache Avro, Parquet, ORC, ProtocolBuffer, or Kryo
Healthcare data a plus

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience, & Specialized Knowledge Required:
Computer Science Degree from an accredited university
Linux shell scripting
SQL
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team oriented environment
Strong interpersonal skills, including a positive, solution-oriented attitude
Ability to learn new frameworks, languages, paradigms, and techniques quickly and with little direction
Functional programming experience in any language
Strong Comp. Sci. fundamentals and firm understandings of data structures and algorithms
Relational database development and data warehousing know-how
Object-oriented design, with a focus on type systems and static typing, multiple inheritance, and gang of 4 design patterns
SOA experience creating web services and APIs
Test driven design and automated testing techniques
Can take a passionate stand on technology and communicate across a large organization
Development team leadership

Additional Information

** U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
** All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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