Scala Architect & Engineering Strategy Lead

Capgemini; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a Lead Engineer to shape technical strategy, own the Scala architecture, and mentor engineers across multiple squads. The role spans hybrid UK locations with client sites and office work, including potential relocation considerations.

You will drive innovation and best practices while engaging with senior stakeholders. This position requires SC clearance eligibility and a track record of delivering scalable Scala-based solutions in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience with Scala and functional programming.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs; JSON validation/serialisation using Play JSON or Circe.
• Designing for and querying relational databases such as PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Writing unit and integration tests using ScalaTest, Specs2 and Mockito while following TDD/BDD
• Familiarity with SBT for build/CI/CD automation and GIT with branching strategies.
• Solid understanding of web/HTTP, web security best practices, and performance considerations.
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Ownership: Define and govern the technical architecture for Scala-based solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and long-term scalability.
• Technical Strategy: Set the roadmap for Scala adoption, tooling, and best practices across teams; influence technology choices at programme level.
• Cross-Team Leadership: Coordinate multiple squads, ensuring consistent delivery and technical quality across all Scala projects.
• Complex Problem Solving: Tackle high-level design challenges, performance bottlenecks, and integration issues in distributed systems.
• Stakeholder Influence: Represent engineering in senior forums, providing technical insight and shaping strategic decisions.
• Capability Building: Drive recruitment, training, and upskilling initiatives for Scala engineers; establish communities of practice.
• Innovation Leadership: Introduce emerging Scala libraries, frameworks, and patterns to improve productivity and maintain competitive edge.

Skills

Scala

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

ScalaTest/Specs2/Mockito

SBT & Git

Web security & performance

Cloud & CI/CD & containerisation

Tools

Play JSON

Circe

SBT

Git

Job description

Capgemini is seeking a Lead Engineer to shape technical strategy, own the Scala architecture, and mentor engineers across multiple squads. The role spans hybrid UK locations with client sites and office work, including potential relocation considerations.

You will drive innovation and best practices while engaging with senior stakeholders. This position requires SC clearance eligibility and a track record of delivering scalable Scala-based solutions in complex environments.