Design, build, and maintain highly scalable and resilient backend services using Scala.
Develop event-driven, distributed systems leveraging Akka and Kafka.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features that deliver real product value.
Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously evolve our backend stack with new tools and best practices.
Troubleshoot production issues, optimize system performance, and proactively drive improvements.
Share knowledge with teammates, mentor junior developers, and help raise the technical bar across the team
Participation in an on-call rotation every 4-6 weeks will be required for this role after the initial onboarding period.

Scala: Proficiency and hands-on experience.
Akka/Pekko: Building resilient distributed event-driven systems is second nature to you.
Experience working with Kafka, including event streaming, messaging patterns, and integration into microservices.
At least 3 years of proven experience in Scala or project management.
Product-minded: You think in terms of impact, user value, and business outcomes.
A strong communicator: You’re able to explain both technical and product concepts clearly.
You thrive in ambiguity: When requirements are unclear, you ask the right questions, align with stakeholders, and find a way forward.
Organized and proactive: You take ownership and keep things moving.
Collaborative: You enjoy working closely with engineers, designers, and stakeholders.
Proficiency in professional-level English communication, both written and verbal.

Scala Backend Developer

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