Senior Software Engineer (Scala)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Scala) based in the United States.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and build scalable backend services and distributed systems that support modern financial technology solutions. You will apply functional programming principles to develop reliable, immutable systems, with a particular focus on data streaming and cloud-based infrastructure. Working in a collaborative Agile environment, you will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that performs reliably in production. You will contribute to architectural decisions, solve complex technical challenges, and help strengthen engineering standards through clean, well-tested code. This role offers opportunities to deepen your expertise in Scala, cloud technologies, and high-scale system design. You will also benefit from a culture that encourages continuous learning, technical innovation, and professional growth.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of distributed software systems, ensuring that solutions are scalable, efficient, and reliable. Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and develop scalable, immutable, and distributed systems using functional Scala, with an emphasis on data streaming and backend services.

• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to build, test, and deliver robust cloud-based applications using AWS and modern engineering practices.

• Develop clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-tested code that meets high standards for quality and production readiness.

• Contribute to the architecture and implementation of backend systems, applying functional programming principles to complex technical challenges.

• Work with cloud infrastructure and database technologies to support reliable data processing, application performance, and system scalability.

• Take initiative in identifying technical issues, evaluating solutions, and delivering improvements with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.

• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, code quality, and continuous improvement.

• Support cloud migration initiatives and help optimize application infrastructure where needed.

• Apply performance monitoring, tuning, automation, and deployment best practices to improve system reliability and efficiency.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings substantial software engineering experience, strong functional programming skills, and practical knowledge of cloud platforms and databases. The key qualifications include:

• At least five years of professional experience in software application development.

• At least four years of hands-on experience with functional programming languages such as Scala, Haskell, Clojure, or Common Lisp.

• At least three years of experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

• Experience with DynamoDB and PostgreSQL, with at least two years of hands-on experience.

• Strong understanding of distributed systems, backend architecture, data streaming, and scalable application development.

• Ability to write clean, efficient, well-tested code and contribute effectively within Agile engineering teams.

• A bachelor's degree. Candidates without a degree must demonstrate three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible technology work experience for each missing year of college, in addition to the minimum experience required for the role.

• Current eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates should review the application requirements regarding any present or future need for visa sponsorship or transfer.

Additional experience that would be advantageous includes:

• Familiarity with the ZIO framework and Finagle libraries.

• Previous experience in fintech, banking, payments, or other financial services environments.

• At least four years of experience working with open-source web technologies.

• At least two years of experience in performance tuning and monitoring.

• At least one year of experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

• Hands-on experience optimizing high-scale server systems.

• AWS Developer or AWS Solutions Architect certification.

• Experience supporting cloud migration projects.

Benefits:

The role offers a supportive environment focused on professional development, flexibility, and employee well-being. Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation.

• Flexible work arrangements, with a remote position available within the United States.

• Professional development and continued learning opportunities.

• A collaborative and creative engineering culture.

• Opportunities to work on innovative financial technology solutions.

• A supportive environment that values employee contributions, encourages new ideas, and promotes…