Scala Developer

Arrows; England; Hybrid; GBP 103,735 - 136,114; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is looking for a Senior Scala Engineer to build and maintain backend services while integrating data. The ideal candidate will have strong Scala skills, exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD processes, alongside a solid understanding of AI and modern front-end technologies like React/TypeScript. This role offers up to £650/day with a hybrid work model in the United Kingdom; ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building modern front-end applications with Scala and React/TypeScript.
• Understanding of AI and related technologies.
• Ability to design automations and improve processes using AI.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services that integrate data.
• Create reliable and observable software with strong automation.
• Help define requirements and shape technical solutions.
• Contribute to overall engineering direction.
• Support and mentor team members.

Skills

Solid Scala skills

Exposure to Docker

Kubernetes experience

Strong TDD mindset

CI/CD experience

Agile collaboration

Team-focused approach

Experience with React/TypeScript

Understanding of LLMs

Ability to design automations

Job description

Consultant @ Arrows | UK Contract and Perm | Technology

Senior Scala Engineer – paying up to £650/day (Inside IR35) – Hybrid (2x a week - London) – 6 month contract

The role:

• Build and maintain backend services that move and integrate data
• Create reliable, secure and observable software with strong automation
• Help define requirements and shape technical solutions
• Contribute to overall engineering direction
• Support and mentor team members

What you’ll need:

• Solid Scala skills (experience with similar ecosystems beneficial)
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes and cloud environments
• Strong TDD mindset and CI/CD experience
• Comfortable working in an Agile setup and collaborating closely with others
• A team-focused, lead-by-example approach

Additional skills:

• Scala + React/TypeScript – Experience building modern front-end applications
• Scala + AI – Understanding of LLMs, RAG, tool-building, etc. Ability to design automations and improve processes using AI

If you're excited to work in a fast-paced environment where engineers lead innovation - we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology, Engineering, and Other

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Technology, Information and Media, and Financial Services