Senior Scala Developer (Apache Spark)

BairesDev; Concepcion; Remote; CLP 117,417,000 - 176,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive USD pay

Work from home setup

Flexible hours

Paid holidays

Mentorship & growth

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Senior Scala Developer (Apache Spark) to lead complex Spark implementations and mentor the team. You will design and optimize data-intensive applications, implement advanced transformations, and contribute to Spark's evolution.

Join a 100% remote team delivering cutting-edge solutions for global giants. Earn competitive compensation in USD or local currency and enjoy flexible hours, home setup, and a multicultural environment with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with a focus on Scala.
• Strong knowledge of functional programming and JVM optimizations.
• Deep understanding of Spark internals, Catalyst, and Tungsten.
• Proven ability to build large-scale Spark pipelines and contribute to open source.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of data-intensive Spark applications using Scala.
• Mentor junior developers and review Scala/Spark code for best practices.
• Drive performance tuning and memory optimization in Spark workloads.
• Contribute to Spark open source projects as a core contributor.

Skills

Scala

Functional programming

JVM optimization

Spark internals

Spark pipelines

Contributions to Spark

English proficiency

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Senior Scala Developer (Apache Spark) at BairesDev

We are seeking a Senior Scala (Apache Spark) Developer to lead complex Spark implementations and mentor team members. You'll design and optimize data-intensive applications, implement advanced transformations, and contribute to Spark's evolution.

What You'll Do:

• Contribute actively to Apache Spark and related open source projects as a core contributor.
• Lead development of distributed data applications using Scala and Spark APIs.
• Implement advanced Dataset and typed transformations with Scala's functional features.
• Drive performance tuning and memory optimization in Spark applications.
• Mentor junior developers and review Scala/Spark code for best practices.

What we are looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong expertise in Scala, functional programming, and JVM optimization.
• Deep understanding of Spark internals, Catalyst optimizer, and Tungsten execution engine.
• Experience in building large-scale, fault-tolerant Spark pipelines.
• Proven track record of contributions to Spark or other Apache projects.
• Advanced level of English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.