Sr. Software Engineer (Scala)

Cogent People Inc is hiring a Sr. Software Engineer (Scala) for hybrid work in Columbia, MD, to build Scala-based APIs and large-scale systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions for complex business needs
• Build scalable, maintainable, high-performance systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements
• Provide engineering support for production systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years developing REST and gRPC APIs using Scala with Play/Akka
• 5+ years working with relational and non-relational databases (NoSQL)
• Strong software design foundation across object-oriented and functional programming
• Proven experience building AWS architectures
• Thorough understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and toolchain
• Strong knowledge of performance monitoring and performance testing, including performance-focused system design
• Experience with observability using Splunk, including log analysis and querying
• Experience with containerization tools and platforms: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, accurate delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to collaborate effectively across teams
• Ability to manage time and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Technologies

• Scala, REST, gRPC
• Play, Akka
• AWS
• Splunk
• Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
• NoSQL, DynamoDB
• Postman
• Drools BRE
• CI/CD

Location

• Columbia, MD (Hybrid/Remote)
• Office presence: MON & WED

Residency requirement

• Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD)

Sponsorship

• This position does not offer sponsorship
• Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD)

Clearance

• Public Trust Clearance (or ability to obtain)

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with Drools BRE
• Familiarity with testing tools (Postman)
• Familiarity with DynamoDB
• Experience implementing solutions for mission-critical systems
• Ability to understand the big picture and integrate new solutions into existing platforms
• Experience in federal government programs or regulated environments (CMS experience preferred)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: comprehensive coverage
• 401(k) Plan: matching contributions
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage: company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO annually, plus 10 holidays