Senior Backend Engineer; Scala/Play/Akka
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Software Development
Backend Developer
Miami, FL, United States (On-site)
Contract (5 months 18 days)
Published 6 days ago
scala
Dev Ops & CI/CD
restful apis
Build distributed and reactive systems using Scala, Play, and Akka.
Key Responsibilities- Develop backend services using Scala and Play
- Design RESTful APIs
- Optimize MySQL and Oracle databases
- Work on distributed architectures
- Ensure high performance and scalability
- Write unit and integration tests
- Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code
- Perform code reviews and ensure code quality
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner
- Collaborate effectively with the development and product teams to understand software requirements and specifications
5+ years backend experience, 3+ should be in Scala
Qualifications- Strong Scala, Play, and Akka knowledge
- MySQL and Oracle expertise
- Experience with distributed systems and modern development practices
- Ability to work independently
- Exposure to CI/CD and EKS
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $44.73/hour - $69.89/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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