Senior Scala Backend Engineer - Distributed Systems Leader

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Python-neutral placeholder to fill this role. The candidate will contribute to the LogScale backend in Scala, focusing on distributed systems and operational excellence across regions.

You will collaborate with teams to design and implement scalable features and drive product-focused outcomes. Expect to engage in code reviews, documentation, and cross-team initiatives while demonstrating a strong customer and product orientation.

Qualifications

• Interest in distributed systems and curiosity about running systems.
• Experience in software development and balancing short-term vs long-term goals.
• Experience in contributing to broad technical leadership in products or services.
• Fluency in functional and object-oriented programming and quick language learning.
• Can-do attitude and thrives in team collaboration with responsibility.
• Proven track record of operational excellence across distributed services.
• Experience using AI technologies to improve decision-making and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support each other through code reviews, pairing, and documentation.
• Lead by example with customer/product focus and on-call responsiveness.
• Deliver cross-team platform initiatives by scoping and designing features.
• Develop the LogScale backend in Scala and scale with load and availability.
• Collaborate across teams on solutions, docs, and internal talks.

Skills

Scala Backend Development

Distributed Systems

Technical Leadership

AI Technologies Utilization

Operational Excellence

Tools

Software Development

Functional Programming

Object Oriented Programming

Feature Scoping

System Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Design Reviews

Technical Guidance

Cross-Team Collaboration

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Python-neutral placeholder to fill this role. The candidate will contribute to the LogScale backend in Scala, focusing on distributed systems and operational excellence across regions.

You will collaborate with teams to design and implement scalable features and drive product-focused outcomes. Expect to engage in code reviews, documentation, and cross-team initiatives while demonstrating a strong customer and product orientation.