[JOB] - Backend Scala Software Engineer

[Tim Harper]

You guys may be sick of hearing from me... but SpinGo is hiring for Scala. Below is the job description:

Please send inquiries to tim.h...@spingo.com

Thanks!

Tim

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Backend Software Engineer

At SpinGo, our goals are simple. We create extraordinary user experiences. We solve complex problems with elegant solutions. We do events better than anybody else. SpinGo provides flexibility in work schedule in exchange for a dedicated commitment to the company's success. We believe in always doing the best work with integrity. Play hard, work hard, earn success. We solve problems creatively, and we’re always exploring new ideas. We believe that nothing is ever final, because innovation is continual.

Job Description

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will develop airtight, heavily-scalable services to power SpinGo's products and growing list of 500+ partners. You will help improve our architecture as we move to use CQRS. You'll assist in developing big-data solutions to support our growing need for analytics. You have the skills to build well-tested, reliable, relatively bug-free software using uncompromising software design and the intelligent levels of automated testing. In addition to owning the development of the heart and core of SpinGo's infrastructure, you are expected to be self-motivated, give accurate estimates and deliver quality code on time.

Required Qualifications

• BS in a Software Development Field or Equivalent Work Experience
• Ability to take initiative and take the lead on raising the bar, improving code and innovating to create a better work environment
• Several years experience ...
• Experience with Scala; deep understanding of functional programming paradigm OK.
• Understanding of message queues, designing fault-tolerant, asynchronous systems.

Other Desired Qualifications

• An exceptionally large brain (for using, not for eating)
• Advanced skills with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
• Experience developing map or geolocation-based applications
• Experience implementing caching and NoSQL solutions (Redis, Memcached, Riak, ElasticSearch, etc.)
• Dev-ops skills: SaltStack (preferred), or others

Benefits

• $70K-$95K salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• 6 paid holidays; 18 days PTO
• Flexible full-time work schedule
• Autonomous culture
• Work on a meaningful product that gets people off the couch