Scala Engineer - Microservices Architecture (3-5 yrs)

As a Scala Engineer at, you will be responsible for building and maintaining high-performance applications and backend services.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable solutions.

You should have a strong foundation in functional programming and experience with Scala to ensure that our applications run efficiently at scale.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and applications using Scala.

- Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code that adheres to best practices.

- Work with distributed systems and cloud-based infrastructure to scale and optimize applications.

- Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and other service-oriented architectures.

- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features and

functionality.

- Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, bugs, and other technical challenges.

- Perform unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.

- Stay up to date with the latest Scala, functional programming, and cloud computing trends and best

practices.

- Participate in agile development cycles, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

- Contribute to improving the overall architecture, scalability, and reliability of the system.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Proven experience working with Scala and functional programming paradigms.

- Strong understanding of JVM and Scala-based frameworks (e.g., Akka, Play, Spark).

- Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party services.

- Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

- Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architectures, and event-driven architectures.

- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).

- Strong knowledge of software development best practices, version control (Git), and agile

methodologies.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills (Optional) :

- Experience with Akka Streams, Cats, or ZIO for building scalable and reactive applications.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

- Experience in test-driven development (TDD) and writing automated tests using frameworks like

ScalaTest or Specs2.

- Knowledge of Apache Kafka or similar event streaming platforms.

Personal Attributes :

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- A passion for learning and staying up to date with the latest technologies.

- A problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.

- Attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality work.