Scala Developer - Fintech

Salary : $58,000 USD

About the Role

We are seeking backend engineers who can design and deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable services. This role involves building new systems or re-engineering existing ones to ensure long-term reliability and performance.

Our mission is twofold :

Enhance the user experience : We are continuously developing new features to elevate our product and integrate seamlessly with a broader ecosystem.

Re-architect the platform : We aim to overhaul the underlying systems to support a world-class experience. This includes solving complex design challenges and implementing best practices for modern architectures.

As part of a fast-moving organization in the payments space, we value engineers who are adaptable, proactive, and eager to tackle new challenges. Collaboration and clear communication are essential, as you will work closely with cross-functional teams in a diverse environment.

Technology Stack

Our current environment includes :

Backend Services : Java (Java 11 / Spring Boot 2 and Java 17 / Spring Boot 3)

Some legacy systems in Java EE

Testing with JUnit and Mockito

Deployment & Infrastructure : AWS ECS for container orchestration

AWS CodePipeline for CI / CD

Infrastructure managed via AWS CloudFormation

Monitoring with AWS CloudWatch

Development Tools : GitHub, IntelliJ, Gradle

Project Management & Communication : Confluence, Miro, JIRA

Slack, Zoom, Office 365

Please note : We are actively reviewing our architecture and may introduce new technologies or phase out existing ones.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and deliver large-scale, complex systems in collaboration with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders.

Leverage infrastructure effectively to address scalability and performance challenges.

Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and uphold best practices.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues.

Embrace root-cause analysis and maintain accountability for code in production.

Requirements

Proficiency in an object-oriented language (e.g., Java, C#, Scala).

Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, as well as distributed caching.

Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented principles.

Knowledge of concurrency and distributed systems.

Experience building platform components such as RESTful APIs, messaging systems, and database clients.

Familiarity with microservices and event-driven architectures.

Ability to design systems for high traffic and scalability.

Degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent experience (3+ years in SaaS or similar environments).

Preferred Qualifications

Domain-driven design experience.

Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.

Familiarity with gRPC and Kafka.

Exposure to multicultural team environments.

Stakeholder management skills.