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Description We are in need of a driven Scala Developer to join our dynamic team at GlobalLogic. In this role, you will have the groundbreaking opportunity to work on outstanding projects that innovate the future of technology. You will collaborate with our world-class engineers to deliver flawless solutions and compete in a crafty, innovative environment. Requirements Minimum 6-12 years of software development experience Scala Language Mastery Strong understanding of both functional and object-oriented programming paradigms. Deep knowledge of: Immutability, lazy evaluation Traits, case classes, companion objects Pattern matching Advanced type system: generics, type bounds, implicits, context bounds 🔹 Functional Programming (FP) Hands-on experience with: Pure functions, monads, functors, higher-kinded types FP libraries: Cats, Scalaz, or ZIO Understanding of effect systems and referential transparency 📦 Frameworks & Libraries 🔹 Backend / API Development RESTful API development using: Play Framework Akka HTTP Experience with GraphQL is a plus 🔹 Concurrency & Asynchronous Programming Deep understanding of: Futures, Promises Akka actors, Akka Streams ZIO or Cats Effect 🛠️ Build, Tooling & DevOps SBT for project building and dependency management Familiarity with Git, Docker, and Kubernetes CI/CD experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools Comfortable with Linux command line and shell scripting 🗄️ Database & Data Systems Strong experience with: SQL databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL NoSQL databases: Cassandra, MongoDB Streaming/data pipelines: Kafka, Spark (with Scala) ORM / FP database libraries: Slick, Doobie 🧱 Architecture & System Design Microservices architecture design and deployment Event-driven architecture Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) Designing for scalability, fault tolerance, and observability 🧪 Testing & Quality Experience with testing libraries: ScalaTest, Specs2, MUnit ScalaCheck for property-based testing Test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) 🌐 Cloud & Infrastructure (Desirable) Deploying Scala apps on: AWS (e.g., EC2, Lambda, ECS, RDS) GCP or Azure Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus 🧠 Soft Skills & Leadership Mentorship: Ability to coach junior developers Code reviews: Ensure code quality and consistency Communication: Work cross-functionally with product managers, DevOps, QA Agile development: Experience with Scrum/Kanban Ownership: Capable of taking features from design to production ⚡ Optional (but Valuable) Scala.js / Scala Native experience Machine Learning with Scala (e.g., Spark MLlib) Exposure to Kotlin, Java, or Python Job responsibilities As a Scala Developer/ Big Data Engineer, you will: – Develop, test, and deploy high-quality Scala applications. – Implement functional and object-oriented programming paradigms. – Ensure code quality through immutability, lazy evaluation, and pattern matching. – Craft and build scalable systems using traits, case classes, and companion objects. – Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine project requirements and deliver solutions successfully. – Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. – Participate in code reviews to maintain our high standards of quality What we offer Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today. Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way! High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do. About GlobalLogic GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services. Show more Show less
