Scala Backend Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• This position is fully remote.

• Design and maintain backend services utilizing Scala.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements.

• Develop robust and scalable backend systems.

• Perform code reviews to ensure compliance with coding standards.

• Diagnose and enhance existing backend services.

• Engage in team meetings and contribute insights related to backend development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant experience in Scala backend development (2–5 years preferred).

• Proficient in Scala, SBT, and functional programming principles.

• Practical experience with Cats Effect and HTTP4s.

• Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and Apache Kafka.

• Experience with Cassandra data modeling and performance tuning.

• Thorough knowledge of REST API development and integration strategies.

• Familiarity with Docker and containerized development processes.

• Proficient in automated testing using ScalaTest, MUnit, Mockito, or WireMock.

• Experience with schema-based messaging and contracts (Avro, Protocol Buffers).

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).

• Experience with OAuth2 and JWT authentication implementations.

• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, SLF4J, and Logback.

• Familiarity with code quality and static analysis tools (SonarQube, Scalastyle, Scapegoat, dependency analysis tools).

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Professional development opportunities