Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re hiring a Software Engineer I for a 100% remote opportunity. This is a 6-month contract with potential for extension.

In this role, you’ll join a team working on a Scala-based data processing platform. It’s a great opportunity for an early-career engineer eager to learn and build skills in functional programming, cloud technologies, and distributed systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a modern Scala stack and collaborate on the development of scalable services for data processing.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Software Engineer I Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to build and maintain services for data ingestion and analytics.

• Contribute to Scala-based development tasks using sbt for build management.

• Work with SQL and PostgreSQL for querying and data storage.

• Participate in writing unit and integration tests to validate code.

• Use Git for version control and participate in collaborative development workflows.

• Learn and apply concepts in asynchronous and concurrent programming.

• Support the team in integrating cloud platform services (AWS/GCP) and authentication systems.

Software Engineer I Qualifications:

• Basic proficiency in Scala, with some experience using sbt for build management.

• Big data experience.

• Understanding of functional programming concepts.

• Familiarity with JSON serialization/deserialization (e.g., Circe).

• Interest in learning about cloud platforms (AWS and/or GCP) and authentication mechanisms.

• Proficiency with SQL and PostgreSQL for data storage and querying.

• Exposure to asynchronous or concurrent programming concepts.

• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.

• Willingness to test and validate code effectively, including writing unit and integration tests.

• Familiarity with big data concepts or tools (e.g., distributed data processing, data lakes, or similar technologies) (preferred).

• Exposure to distributed messaging systems (e.g., Google Pub/Sub) (preferred).

• Interest in learning about data pipeline orchestration and workflow management (preferred).

• Familiarity with containerization concepts (preferred).

• Strong problem-solving and willingness to learn.

• Effective communication and collaboration in a team setting.

• Ability to write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 0.5–2 years of professional software engineering experience.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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