Senior Scala Backend Developer $$$$

In a partnership with a global consulting company we are looking for a skilled Scala Engineer to join our team and help build high-performance, scalable backend systems. You’ll be working with a modern functional stack to solve complex data challenges and optimize our distributed architecture. The client is a British multinational enterprise software company.

The Tech Stack:

• Language: Scala 2.13
• Framework: Play Framework (Pekko-based)
• Data: MySQL, Redis
• Infrastructure: AWS Services
• Monitoring: Grafana, Kibana

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain robust backend services using Scala and the Pekko-based Play Framework.
• Write clean, testable code emphasizing immutability and functional programming principles.
• Optimize database performance through SQL profiling, indexing, and query refinement.
• Manage and deploy cloud-native applications within the AWS ecosystem.
• Collaborate through a structured CI/CD pipeline and Git-based PR workflow.

Technical Requirements:

• Scala Mastery: Deep knowledge of the Scala standard library, specifically collections, Futures for concurrency, and pattern matching.
• Database Expertise: Strong proficiency in SQL. You should be comfortable explaining execution plans and optimizing slow queries.
• Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience with core AWS services (e.g., EC2, RDS, S3, or Lambda).
• DevOps Mindset: Solid understanding of version control (Git) and automated deployment flows.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with functional persistence libraries like Doobie or Squeryl.
• Familiarity with observability tools; specifically building Grafana/Kibana dashboards and configuring alerts.
• Direct experience with horizontal scaling and managing state in large-scale distributed Pekko systems.
  
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