Scala Backend Engineer – ML-Driven Cloud APIs

Sky; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading entertainment company in the UK for a Software Engineer to design and implement scalable APIs and backend services primarily in Scala. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background with practical experience in cloud technologies and an interest in machine learning. Join a diverse team to help deliver innovative streaming solutions for millions of viewers worldwide, while enjoying benefits like discounted healthcare and a generous pension package.

Benefits

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Subsidised gym access

Wide range of Sky VIP rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and deploying production-grade APIs.
• Hands-on expertise with data processing frameworks and cloud technology.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable APIs in Scala.
• Take ownership of services from development to production.
• Optimize application performance in cloud environments.

Skills

Software engineering skills in Scala

Interest in machine learning

Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of Docker

Ability to collaborate effectively

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

Docker

AWS

GCP

Job description

An exciting opportunity at a leading entertainment company in the UK for a Software Engineer to design and implement scalable APIs and backend services primarily in Scala. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background with practical experience in cloud technologies and an interest in machine learning. Join a diverse team to help deliver innovative streaming solutions for millions of viewers worldwide, while enjoying benefits like discounted healthcare and a generous pension package.