Senior Scala Developer, JR310

ELEKS Software Development and Engineering Office is looking for a Senior Scala Developer in Chicago, IL.

ABOUT CLIENT

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

Solid backend development experience

Hands-on experience with the Akka ecosystem, including:

Akka Streams

Akka Typed Actors (Stash, Singleton, Cluster)

Akka Persistence

Akka HTTP

At least 2 years of experience building data streaming solutions with Akka

Experience developing RESTful web services

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

Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services

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

Competence development

Ability to influence project technologies

Team of professionals

Dynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy

ABOUT ELEKS

ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.

Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.