?? Job Opportunity: Scala Developer
?? Location:
Hybrid (Lisbon / Porto / Fundao)
?? Language:
English B2
?? Sector:
Accounting & Finance Software
About the Role
We are seeking an
experienced Scala Developer
to help build
scalable, resilient backend services
using Scala 2.13 and the
Pekko-based Play Framework
. You will work on distributed systems focused on performance, reliability, and engineering excellence.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain backend services using
Scala 2.13 & Play Framework
• Integrate with
MySQL, Redis, and AWS
• Optimize
SQL queries
, indexes, and database performance
• Write
clean, maintainable, testable code
using functional programming principles
• Support
architecture improvements
with a focus on scalability
• Participate in
code reviews
, pair programming, and Agile ceremonies
• Ensure strong collaboration with DevOps for
efficient CI/CD pipelines
• Work in an
Agile, cross-functional environment
Required Skills
• Strong expertise in
Scala
(collections, futures, immutability, pattern matching)
• Experience with
Play Framework or Pekko-based stacks
• Solid knowledge of
SQL optimization & profiling
• Hands-on
AWS
experience
• Strong understanding of
Git
, CI/CD, branching & PR workflows
Nice to Have
• Experience with
Squeryl or Doobie
• Exposure to
Grafana or Kibana
• Experience with
large-scale distributed systems
?? Important Eligibility Note
Must already be based in Portugal with valid legal rights to work.
? No relocation support or visa sponsorship available.
?? How to Apply
Apply directly
or reach out via:
?? LinkedIn
??