Software Engineer (Scala_Backend)

Who are we and why this opportunity?

SparkCognition, Inc. delivers world-class AI solutions that allow a business to solve their most critical problems, empowering them to run a more sustainable, safer, and profitable business. Our award-winning AI solutions predict future outcomes, optimize processes, and prevent cyberattacks. We partner with the world’s industry leaders to analyze, optimize, and learn from data. We augment human intelligence, drive profitable growth, and achieve operational excellence.

Drive change and create a footprint.

Learn more at: SparkCognition

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Mid-Senior-level Software Engineer focusing on the backend to join our dynamic team operating in an agile development environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in the software engineering development lifecycle and focused on the development of our logistics product.

Join us in:

• Developing software in support of our logistics and shipping product.

• Contributing to many of the core platform services

• Working with data scientists and AI Engineers to build cutting-edge software systems

• Developing, maintaining, and tuning micro-services related to data processing and optimization

• Owning your work items

• Helping code, integrate, document, and test new features

You’ll have:

• Bachelor's degree/Master's degree with 5 years of experience required

• Software development experience, preferably using multiple programming languages

• Experience programming in Python

• Experience with a strongly typed, functional programming language - Scala 

• Experience with the ASGI framework

• A strong desire to build high-quality code

• Experience writing unit tests and integration tests.

• Proficiency with Agile development practices

• The ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams containing engineers and data Scientists

• The desire to drive quality, security, and performance into the product and team Practices

• Familiarity with Cloud computing frameworks (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Nice to have: 

• Familiarity with Java

• Familiarity with GraphQL

• Familiarity with Computational Knowledge Graphs

• Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, etc.)

• Familiarity with message-driven architectures

A PLUS if you provide the link to your GitHub Website

SparkCognition is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

SparkCognition prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

SparkCognition is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.