Scala Backend Engineer Cloud Microservices

• Build high-quality software in Scala with high unit test coverage and reliable end-to-end automation coverage

• Continuously refactor code to simplify implementation and address performance concerns

• Collaborate with senior engineers to implement scalable and reliable solutions for real-time customer engagement and rewarding systems

• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to develop features that enhance user experience and system capabilities

• Debug and resolve technical issues across the retention platform

• Analyze system performance and implement optimizations for speed and reliability

• Work within a cross-functional team, including AQA, Front-end, iOS, and Dev Ops engineers, to deliver end-to-end solutions

• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards and knowledge sharing

• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies

• Support the hiring of future colleagues

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 2 years of professional experience with Scala
• Strong knowledge of functional programming principles and practices
• Experience with real-time systems, high-throughput APIs, and low-latency data processing
• Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., Cassandra, Redis)
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering clean, maintainable code
• Must be available for rotational on-call duty every 4-6 weeks to provide 24hr cover for major incidents, including weekends and holidays

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in backend development with a strong focus on Scala, functional programming, and real-time systems. Capable of optimizing system performance and collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Scala Development
• Functional Programming Principles
• Real-Time Systems
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP)
• Containerization Tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Backend Development
• High-Throughput APIs
• Low-Latency Data Processing
• Distributed Systems
• Microservices Architecture
• Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Non-Relational Databases (Cassandra, Redis)
• Code Refactoring
• Unit Testing
• Performance Optimization

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Knowledge Sharing

Industry Keywords

• Cross-Functional Team
• End-to-End Automation
• User Experience
• System Capabilities
• On-Call Duty

Tools & Technologies

• Kafka
• RabbitMQ
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• GCP