Senior Scala Developer

Eleks; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Close cooperation with a customer

Challenging tasks

Ability to influence project technologies

Dynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy

Job summary

Eleks is looking for a Scala Developer in Chicago, Illinois to design and maintain scalable backend services. You will work closely with customers to develop distributed systems using Scala and Java.

Strong expertise in AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, and the Akka ecosystem is essential. Join a dynamic team that values influence and collaboration in a low-bureaucracy environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of commercial experience with Scala development.
• Strong knowledge of Java 17.
• Hands-on experience with the Akka ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Scala and Java.
• Build and enhance distributed systems using the Akka ecosystem.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend microservices.

Skills

Scala development

Java 17

Akka ecosystem

AWS services

Slick

CI/CD pipelines

Distributed systems

SQL

English (Upper-Intermediate or higher)

Job description

Our client is building a world‑class digital platform that powers a broad portfolio of enterprise applications across mobile, web, cloud, and distributed computing environments. Their technology solutions are designed to improve productivity, profitability, and operational safety while supporting sustainable growth for businesses and communities worldwide.

REQUIREMENTS

• 6–10 years of commercial experience with Scala development
• Strong knowledge of Java 17
• Hands‑on experience with the Akka ecosystem, including:
• At least 2 years of experience building data streaming solutions with Akka
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, including IAM, Kinesis, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, and KMS
• Experience with Slick and SQL query development
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably with Azure DevOps Pipelines
• Experience delivering highly available, fault‑tolerant distributed systems
• Understanding of software architecture principles and distributed system design
• Upper‑Intermediate or higher level of English

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Scala and Java
• Build and enhance distributed systems using the Akka ecosystem
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend microservices
• Design and optimize data access using Slick and SQL
• Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support automated software delivery
• Build highly available, resilient, and reliable software solutions
• Collaborate with architects and cross‑functional engineering teams on solution design and implementation
• Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and architecture decisions
• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve application performance and reliability

WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS

• Close cooperation with a customer
• Challenging tasks
• Ability to influence project technologies
• Team of professionals
• Dynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy