Data Solutions Developer IV

Our client, is seeking an experienced, high-performing Data Solutions Developer IV (Senior Scala & Distributed Systems Lead) to join their core data platform engineering group.

In this senior technical role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing large-scale distributed data processing systems, real-time data pipelines, and enterprise data architectures. Operating within a high-concurrency environment, you will build robust ingestion pipelines, model complex relational and non-relational data structures, and leverage actor-based concurrency frameworks (Scala / Akka / Pekko) to process high-volume datasets. Working closely with cross-functional analytics, technology, and business teams, you will enforce strict data privacy standards, optimize query performance, and ensure data integrity across the platform lifecycle.

Duration: 12-Month Contract (2026-09-08 to 2027-09-10, with high potential for extension)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days per week on-site: Mondays & Tuesdays)



Advantages
High-Impact Distributed Architecture Scope: Direct the design and engineering of fault-tolerant, high-concurrency data streaming and batch processing systems.

Cutting-Edge Technical Stack: Work heavily with Scala, Akka / Pekko, distributed computing engines, and modern cloud data environments.

12-Month Engagement Stability: Secure a full 1-year consulting contract within a stable, highly funded enterprise platform team.

Collaborative Hybrid Schedule: Enjoy fixed, predictable on-site days (Mondays and Tuesdays) combined with remote work flexibility.



Responsibilities
Pipeline Engineering & Concurrent Systems
High-Concurrency Systems Engineering: Design, build, and optimize scalable, actor-based distributed data processing services utilizing Scala and Akka / Pekko.

Data Pipeline Architecture: Develop and maintain high-throughput ETL/ELT pipelines, streaming workflows, and data ingestion architectures using big data processing engines (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).

Data Modeling & Storage: Structure and optimize relational and non-relational database schemas, data warehouses, and storage layers for maximum retrieval performance and query efficiency.

Governance, Performance & Stakeholder Collaboration
Data Quality & Observability: Perform root-cause analysis, data profiling, and troubleshooting to resolve data quality issues, performance bottlenecks, and pipeline failures.

Data Privacy & Security: Implement data privacy, encryption, and governance controls to ensure complete compliance with enterprise standards and data security regulations.

Cross-Functional Partnering: Collaborate with cross-functional analytics and product teams to translate complex data requirements into production-ready pipelines, visual dashboards, and analytical reporting models.



Qualifications
Scala Mastery: 5+ years of dedicated professional software engineering experience using Scala.

Akka / Pekko Frameworks: 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience building distributed, concurrent systems using Akka or Apache Pekko.

Big Data & Pipeline Tooling: 5 to 8 years of experience working with big data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop), data pipeline orchestration, and workflow management platforms.

Database & SQL Expertise: Advanced proficiency in SQL along with extensive experience across relational and non-relational database systems.

Data Modeling: Proven understanding of enterprise data modeling, data warehousing principles, and distributed storage patterns.

Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills; strong communication and collaboration abilities to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Assets & Nice-to-Haves
Hands-on platform experience with Databricks.

Knowledge of complementary programming languages such as Python or Java.



Summary
If you are a tech-savvy Data Solutions Developer IV who pairs an absolute command of Scala, Akka/Pekko actor frameworks, and big data engineering (Spark) with 5+ years of enterprise platform delivery, this 12-month hybrid contract is an outstanding opportunity. Bring your concurrency precision, data pipeline architecture expertise, and collaborative mindset to our client's engineering team today!

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