Remote Senior Scala Architect

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Scala API Architect to lead our team in designing and implementing innovative web applications using both Scala and Java. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, design scalable APIs, conduct code reviews, optimize performance, collaborate with other teams, implement security measures, create documentation, solve complex issues, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends.

Requirements

• Define and lead the API strategy and architecture for Scala-based systems
• Design and implement scalable and secure APIs, leveraging Scala and appropriate frameworks and tools
• Develop and enforce API design standards, patterns, and best practices within the organization
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into API specifications
• Guide development teams in API development, ensuring adherence to architectural blueprints and best practices
• Conduct API design reviews, code reviews, and performance optimizations to ensure high-quality implementations
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance API development and deployment processes

Responsibilities

• Architecture Design: Lead the architectural design and decision-making processes for Scala and Java-based applications
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
• Code Review: Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to architectural guidelines, coding standards, and best practices
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in applications
• Integration: Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to integrate various systems, services, and APIs effectively
• Security: Implement and enforce security best practices
• Documentation: Create and maintain architectural documentation
• Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve complex technical issues and challenges
• Research and Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Database Concepts
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus
• 100% Remote