Scala Developer

Stealth iT Consulting; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Scala Developer to join their dynamic team remotely. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend services and APIs using Scala and the Play Framework. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, a strong grasp of functional programming, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Scala development.
• Strong understanding of functional programming principles.
• Experience in developing scalable backend services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Scala and Play Framework.
• Collaborate with product owners and UX designers in an Agile environment.
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to reliability.

Skills

Scala

Play Framework

Agile methodologies

RESTful API design

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Concourse

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Scala Developer to join a dynamic team working on high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Scala and Play Framework, with a passion for building robust, scalable backend services and APIs. This is a fully remote contract role with an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Scala and Play Framework.
• Implement RESTful endpoints, manage request/response lifecycle, and handle authentication/authorization flows.
• Write clean, idiomatic Scala code and apply functional programming principles where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain automated tests (unit and integration) and support test automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, QA, and other engineers in an Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban).
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and pair programming sessions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; contribute to reliability and observability (logging, metrics, alerts).
• Assist in defining CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Concourse).
• Produce concise technical documentation and handover notes.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 3+ years<...