Scala Developer

Description:
•      He/she will be responsible for requirements, design, implementation, testing, and support of various projects ranging from 1 to 3-5 people in size.
•      The core technologies that will be used are Scala, RDF, REST, and DB2.
•      Depending on the project, he/she may also work with Python, BigData , and various Apache libraries such as Hadoop, Storm, Kafka, Play, Spray, etx, and advanced Scala language features such as macros. 
•      The ideal candidate is a passionate developer who enjoys experimenting with new technologies and writing efficient, scalable, & re-usable code.
Requirements: 
•      Strong verbal & written communication skills 
•      4-year Computer Science or equivalent degree 
•      Experience with Scala (strongly preferred) and/or Java 
•      Familiarity with Semantic Web (RDF) and SPARQL is a plus 
•      Experience with distributed computing is a plus 
•      Familiarity with Zookeeper/Storm/Spark/HDFS is a plus 
•      Familiarity with Lucene/Solr/ElasticSearch is a plus 
•      Experience with enhancing and maintaining mission-critical software in a fast-paced environment is a plus