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Ascendion · 3 weeks ago

Scala Developer

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company that focuses on creating and managing software platforms for enterprise clients. The Scala Developer role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance systems, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring system reliability and performance.

Augmented RealityCloud ComputingConsultingSoftware Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Sudipto Das

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance systems using Scala

Optimize performance for low-latency, high-throughput systems to support real-time betting operations

Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to define technical solutions and system architectures

Ensure the betting engine meets strict standards for reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance

Work with distributed data systems to process and analyze betting data in real time

Design and implement robust caching and storage mechanisms for high availability

Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and DevOps, to deliver features end-to-end

Support reporting capabilities and requirements as required

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development through code reviews and knowledge sharing

Identify opportunities to enhance system performance and stability

Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to maintain a competitive edge

Qualification

ScalaFunctional programmingReal-time systemsDistributed systemsCloud platformsContainerization toolsDatabasesProblem-solving skills

Required

5+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 3 years working with Scala in production

Strong knowledge of functional programming principles and practices

Experience with real-time systems, high-throughput APIs, and low-latency data processing

Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Proficiency in working with databases, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (e.g., Cassandra, Redis)

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering clean, maintainable code

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State

10-15 days of paid vacation time

6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year

Ascendion Learning Management System

Company

Ascendion

Ascendion is a trusted ally for enterprise business and technology leaders engineering the digital future.

Founded in 2022

Basking Ridge, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

https://ascendion.com

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