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Senior Software Engineer (Scala)

Kunai
Location
Remote - United States
Posted
6 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of professional experience in software application development
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience with functional programming (e.g., Scala, Haskell, Clojure, Common Lisp)
  • 2+ years of experience working with AWS, including services like DynamoDB
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in technology
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with the ZIO framework
  • Prior experience in fintech or banking environments
  • 4+ years working with open-source web technologies
  • 2+ years of experience in performance tuning and monitoring
  • 1+ years working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Kunai, you will design and develop scalable, immutable, and distributed systems using functional Scala, focusing on data streaming and backend services. You will collaborate with Agile teams to create cloud-based solutions on AWS, write clean and efficient code, and contribute to a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
Things to weigh
  • Remote position may require self-motivation and discipline
  • Focus on functional programming may not appeal to all candidates
  • No specific salary range provided
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Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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