Scala Developer - Akka

The organization specializes in aiding entities in operationalizing their data governance initiatives. Recently recognized for its innovative work in continually monitoring context and enforcing data governance policies.

The team comprises distributed engineers who are passionate about acquiring new skills and crafting exceptional products. Leveraging Scala and the Lightbend stack (Play/Akka), they operate in 2-week sprints and embrace continuous software releases.

The company is in search of engineers eager to delve into new technologies and navigate various levels of the stack. This role calls for experienced individuals capable of swiftly adapting and making meaningful contributions across different domains. As an early team member, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the company's culture and impacting its trajectory significantly.

What you'll do:

Collaborate with the engineering team to architect, develop, and validate the cloud-based platform, encompassing front-end, back-end, and services.

Engage in feature estimation, prioritization, sprint planning, biweekly sprints, code reviews, and retrospectives.

Contribute to product evolution by comprehending customer requirements and collaborating with the product team to conceive, strategize, and implement new features.

Provide support to early adopters by troubleshooting and resolving production issues.

Facilitate process enhancements and judiciously balance agility, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.

Who you are:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of industry experience as a proficient Scala developer.

Proficiency in at least 2 of the following areas:

5+ years of back-end development (e.g., REST API) for enterprise B2B products.

5+ years of web development (React or similar framework) with expertise in HTML/CSS.

Cloud platform development experience, particularly with AWS.

Background in data warehousing/database operations (e.g., as a data scientist or DBA) with strong SQL proficiency.

Excellent communication skills.

Eagerness to learn, innovate, and collaborate within a fast-paced environment.

Bonus points:

Previous experience in startup environments or small teams, familiarity with agile methodologies.

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and a proactive mindset towards potential threats.

Highly desirable: Familiarity with program analysis techniques, particularly static analysis and formal methods.

Why you'll love this role:

The organization prioritizes ambitious goals while fostering a healthy work-life balance to prevent burnout. Collaboration and mutual respect are central tenets of the workplace culture, where egos and office politics are actively discouraged. The company is committed to nurturing an open, supportive environment where each team member's contributions are valued and appreciated.