Scala Backend Developer

Workplays; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work option

B2B terms

Job summary

Reality Games Polska Sp. z o.o. is seeking a Scala Backend Developer to join a backend team supporting one of our games. You will work with designers and product owners to define priorities and implement end-to-end backend solutions.

The role emphasizes Scala 3, functional programming, and deployment to Kubernetes with Kafka as the event backbone. You will shape architecture and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful features.

Qualifications

• You should have broad technical knowledge and depth in key areas.
• Experience leading architecture of a large system.
• Proven ability to deliver with team goals in mind.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and testing game and data services.
• Developing infrastructure development and automation.
• Discussing technology and architecture with the team.
• Contributing to product decisions and owning technical direction.
• Collaborating with designers and product owners to set priorities.

Skills

Scala 3

REST API

Kubernetes

Kafka

Cats

http4s

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Redis

Architecture leadership

Tools

Docker

Job description

Position: Scala Backend Developer

Company: Reality Games

Work modes (as listed): On-site, Remote, Hybrid

Location (as listed): Kraków

Overview:

You will be part of a backend team that develops solutions for one of our games and is responsible for the end-to-end. Together with game designers and product owners you will discuss, set priorities and decide about new features. All technology choices are available at your disposal, as long as they work and have been approved by other team members.

Most of our services are implemented in Scala with a heavy focus on functional programming. We deploy them to Kubernetes. We use Kafka as an event streaming platform.

Responsibilities at this position:

• Developing, maintaining, and testing game and data services;
• Developing, maintaining, and testing game and data services developing infrastructure;
• Automating things;
• Developing an efficient team process;
• Discussing technology and architecture choices with the team;
• Having a direct impact on the product;

Job requirements:

• Has broad general technical knowledge — and knows specific subjects in-depth;
• Has experience leading architecture of a large system;
• Is focused on team and company goals and their effective delivery;
• Feels accountable for the team performance;
• Builds trust by showing and admitting their vulnerabilities;
• Debates productively within the whole company;
• Is able to listen and react constructively to ideas from less experienced people;
• Shares team’s failures openly and constructively;
• Leads by example in both technical and organizational domains;
• Reacts with pragmatism and positivity in the face of challenging situations;
• Is great at sharing information;
• Seeks and is able to give and receive feedback, especially negative ones;
• Strong proficiency in Scala 3;
• REST API development;
• Experience with Kubernetes, Kafka;
• Knowledge of Cats, http4s;
• Experience with databases such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Redis;

What we offer:

• We’re offering attractive terms of cooperation tailored to your needs (full-time; B2B);
• You’ll be working with a friendly, supportive, and value-driven team;
• An interesting job with the opportunity to contribute and implement your own ideas;
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home;
• Constructive cooperation is based on trust and respect for the employee;

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