Scala Cloud Backend Engineer — ML-Driven, Hybrid

Sky; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media and entertainment company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled software engineer to design and implement scalable APIs and backend services primarily in Scala. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of production systems and collaborate closely with data scientists and product teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong engineering skills, a problem-solving mindset, and an interest in machine learning and cloud technologies. This position involves hybrid working from their Osterley office, providing excellent perks and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Sky Q at an exclusive rate

Wide range of Sky VIP rewards

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining production-grade APIs.
• Hands-on experience with data processing frameworks and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services in Scala.
• Take end-to-end ownership of services from development to production operations.
• Optimise the performance of applications in cloud environments.

Skills

Scala

Cloud technology

Machine learning

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Golang

Python

Tools

AWS

GCP

Job description

A leading global media and entertainment company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled software engineer to design and implement scalable APIs and backend services primarily in Scala. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of production systems and collaborate closely with data scientists and product teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong engineering skills, a problem-solving mindset, and an interest in machine learning and cloud technologies. This position involves hybrid working from their Osterley office, providing excellent perks and a supportive environment.