Senior Scala Backend Engineer - Hybrid NYC, Fintech Scale

Signify Technology; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fintech platform in New York City is seeking a VP-level Scala Backend Engineer to design and build scalable, cloud-native services. The role demands extensive experience in backend application development, with a strong focus on Scala (Java is also considered) and AWS. The ideal candidate will have a senior-level ownership mindset and the ability to deliver high-performance systems in a modern microservices architecture. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence from Monday to Thursday and remote work on Fridays.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of backend application development.
• Hands-on Scala experience with a strong Java background considered.
• Experience building distributed systems in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building cloud-native services in Scala.
• Developing APIs powering critical investment workflows.
• Writing high-quality, well-tested code.

Skills

Scala

Java

Kafka

MongoDB

AWS

Job description

A leading global fintech platform in New York City is seeking a VP-level Scala Backend Engineer to design and build scalable, cloud-native services. The role demands extensive experience in backend application development, with a strong focus on Scala (Java is also considered) and AWS. The ideal candidate will have a senior-level ownership mindset and the ability to deliver high-performance systems in a modern microservices architecture. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence from Monday to Thursday and remote work on Fridays.