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Senior IT Software Engineer – Scala, Akka & Java Microservices

Job Overview

Location

Palo Alto

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Date Posted

August 8, 2026

Full Job Description

📋 Description

  • We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Scala, Akka, and Java to join a long-term contract engagement in the industrial technology / heavy equipment sector.
  • In this role, you will build and maintain platform notification services that alert end-users to critical operational events for large-scale engines and machinery.
  • This is a fully remote, W-2 contract position with an initial duration of 12 months.
  • Design, develop, deploy, and maintain microservices using Scala and Akka technologies (Streams, Actors, HTTP, Persistence).
  • Build robust, high-availability platform notification services at scale.
  • Work independently on complex application and infrastructure components used across one or more systems.
  • Drive application development focused on delivering high-value business features.
  • Identify and resolve complex application and technical problems end-to-end.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
  • Establish and uphold high standards for software quality, practices, and habits within the team.
  • Guide structured development of code, program documentation, operations documentation, and user guides.
  • Identify and champion areas of growth and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Communicate effectively with end users and internal stakeholders.

🎯 Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 8+ years of experience.
  • 5+ years of software development experience using Java 8+.
  • 2+ years of Scala programming experience.
  • 2+ years working with Akka technologies (Streams, Actors, HTTP, Persistence).

🏖️ Benefits

  • Rate: $80/hr on W-2.
  • Contract duration: 12 months.
  • Employment type: W-2 Contract.
  • Visa sponsorship available.

Skills & Technologies

Java
Scala
Spring
PostgreSQL
DynamoDB
Senior
Remote
Degree Required

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About Clera

Clera, Inc. operates as an AI Talent Agent, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance and streamline various aspects of the talent acquisition and management process. The company's core offering appears to center on an AI-powered platform designed to connect skilled individuals with suitable opportunities or to assist organizations in efficiently sourcing and evaluating candidates. While comprehensive details regarding specific features, target industries, or the scale of its operations are not yet publicly available, the current online presence indicates that Clera's services are actively being prepared for launch. This suggests an upcoming introduction of innovative AI solutions aimed at optimizing the ecosystem where talent meets demand.

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