Senior Scala Developer
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About the Rol
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We're looking for a Senior Scala Developer with hands-on experience in building high- performance backend systems using Akka or Pekko, Play Framework, and Kafka.
This is a great opportunity to work on event-driven, distributed systems that power critical business platform
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In this role, you'll contribute to system design, development, and optimization of cloud-native applications — collaborating with engineers, product teams, and architects in a consulting setting.
We value clean architecture, observability, and long-term maintainability.
You'll be working on a highly scalable backend stack — focused on event sourcing, resiliency, and real-time processing — and expected to lead by example through best practices and technical ownersh
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What You'l**
- l DoDevelop and maintain backend systems using Scala, Akka or Pekko (HTTP, Streams, Cluster Sharding), and Play Frame
- workDesign and implement event-driven microservices using K
- afkaApply event sourcing and CQRS patterns when ne
- ededBuild and integrate REST and streaming
- APIsOptimize application performance, throughput, and resource u
- sageEnsure systems are observable and maintainable using modern logging/metrics/tracing t
- oolsWrite unit and integration tests, and perform code rev
- iewsContainerize and deploy services using Docker and Kubern
- etesContribute to architectural decisions and help improve code quality stand
- ardsCollaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate progress effecti
- velySupport technical evaluations of other consultants when required, contributing to the assessment of skills and alignment with project n
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What You**
- Bring5+ years of backend development experience, with at least 3+ years using
- ScalaProven experience with Akka or Pekko, including Streams, HTTP, and Cluster Sha
- rdingStrong knowledge of the Play Fram
- eworkSolid understanding of Kafka and event-driven archite
- ctureExperience with event sourcing, domain-driven design, and microser
- vicesFamiliarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry,
- etc.)Hands-on experience with Docker and deploying to Kuber
- netesComfortable working in Agile/Scrum environ
- mentsProficient with Git and CI/CD pipe
- linesStrong communication skills – able to clearly express ideas and technical concepts in En
- glishProactive mindset – takes initiative and suggests improve
- mentsOwnership and accountability – treats app stability and user experience as top prior
- itiesCollaborative attitude – works well in cross-functional, multicultural
- teamsAdaptability – thrives in a fast-changing enviro
- nmentAttention to detail – mindful of UI/UX consistency and clean d
- esignContinuous learner – stays up to date with Flutter and mobile t
- rendsCustomer-oriented thinking – focused on business value and user satisfa
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Nice to**
- have:Familiarity with infrastructure tools like Helm, Argo CD, or Ter
- raformExperience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, Dyn
- amoDB)Knowledge of streaming processing tools beyond Kafka (e.g., Flink, Akka St
- reams)Background in financial systems, telecom, or large-scale transactional pla
- tformsPrevious consulting experience or working directly with clients/stakeh
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What W**
- e Offer100% remote work to provide flexibility and work-life b
- alance.Company laptop and necessary equipment to perform your role effec
- tively.Competitive salary package aligned with local market benc
hmarks.