Scala Backend Developer

Transform technology into opportunity as a Scala Back-End Developer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

We are GDIT. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can’t turn into opportunity. Our work depends on a Scala Back-End Developer remotely joining our team to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) activities. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

As a Scala Back-End Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of CMS. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated server-side applications using Scala and related technologies. Your primary responsibilities will include creating robust and scalable APIs, ensuring efficient data processing, and implementing business logic. In this role, a typical day may include:

• Utilizing your skills in Scala and Java programming language, functional programming paradigms, and RESTful API design and development to deliver high-performance backend solutions.
• Support distributed systems, version control with Git, build tools like Maven, and demonstrate your experience with SQL databases.
• Writing comprehensive unit tests and working with distributed systems to ensure the reliability and scalability of software architecture.
• Engage in a variety of technical and analytical tasks, including requirements analysis, system architecture design, and performance optimization of backend services.
• Support the defining of technical specifications, ensuring data integrity and security, and proactively addressing system design weaknesses.
• Independently analyze and resolve problems, utilizing excellent multitasking skills and capacity to work as an independent contributer.
• Participate in design reviews and support system integration and testing efforts.
• Demonstrate your understanding of Scala, functional programming concepts, and modern backend development best practices.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Developer must have:

• Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree with 2+ years of relevant experince.
• 2+ years of hands-on Scala programming development experience
• 2+ years of hands-on Java software development experince
• Experince designing and developing RESTful APIs, with the ability to demonstrate skills in
• Demonstrated skills with functional programming paradigms, distributed systems, version control with Git, build tools like Maven, and SQL databases.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Candidate must be able to obtain T4 Public Trust clearance.
• Candidate must have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Experince with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies like OpenShift is considered a valuable bonus
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like Angular or React and supporting full stack challanges

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.