Looking for a place where your passion for functional programming is truly valued? At IT Labs, we celebrate modern technology and are dedicated to continuous learning and evolving with new tech trends. Right now, functional programming is especially valued for one of our key clients, whose project focuses on digitally transforming payment systems through a unified, streamlined solution. This modern approach replaces legacy technologies, enhancing payment security, data visibility, and the overall customer experience.
If you're someone who loves working with functional programming languages like Scala, TypeScript (with Node.js), or others like Erlang or Haskell, and you thrive in a forward-thinking environment, you're exactly the Senior Functional Programming Engineer we’re looking for.
At IT Labs, we value those who are eager to grow, tackle new challenges, and innovate, especially when it comes to delivering impactful solutions for our clients. The project you'll be working on is all about enabling businesses to modernize and streamline their payments – making an immediate difference.
If that sounds like a challenge you're ready to take on, join us!
Requirements
- At least 6 years of experience in backend engineering with a strong focus on functional programming languages.
- Proficient in at least one functional programming language (Scala, TypeScript with Node.js, Lisp, Erlang, Elixir, OCaml, Haskell, F#).
- Hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, ECS, SQS, RDS, DynamoDB, and S3.
- Familiarity with event-based microservices system design, including service registry, service discovery, event-driven data management, and microservices deployment.
- Experience with Docker, including creating Dockerfiles, using Docker Compose, and managing images.
- Strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and the ability to implement them effectively, particularly in a microservices architecture.
- Proficiency in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and its application in microservices and containerized environments.
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns, alongside functional programming approaches.
- Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Ability to write and maintain clear technical documentation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience collaborating through the pull request process.
- Positive, cheerful attitude with strong engagement, curiosity, and the ability to ask relevant questions.
- A commitment to staying updated on the latest developments in web technologies.
Practical Details:
- 5 months project duration with the possibility for an extension
- Full-time arrangement 40 hours per week (part-time is not an option)
Benefits
We are a collaborative, supportive, and diverse bunch of people, who enjoy working together and treat each other with the utmost respect. Here everyone has the opportunity to share their experience, learn, and grow.
- Choose your contract: Contract or B2B
- Salary paid in gross USD
- International and supportive working envirorment
- Unlimited working-from-anywhere policy
Our values
We are a company that seeks the best for both our employees and clients, reaching beyond expectations in turning dreams into reality. Our way of working is rooted in our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Proactivity, Innovation, and People), with an expectation that our future colleagues will make these their second nature in their everyday work and life. We don’t ask for perfection, but we do appreciate people motivated to better themselves in every conceivable aspect.
About IT Labs
Founded in 2005, IT Labs is an international software tech company, specializing in purpose and process-driven teams for high-performance, innovation, transformation, and efficiency. Our HQ is in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and we have teams and offices around the world - the US, the UK, the Netherlands, Argentina, Brazil, Serbia, and North Macedonia. We are constantly growing, and we would love for you to become part of our team!
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