Summary
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Join a technology team as a Scala Backend Developer, designing, building, and maintaining high-performance APIs, microservices, and database-driven applications. You will work with Scala, Java, and MySQL, optimize reliability and performance, participate in code reviews, and contribute to CI/CD and software design practices. This is a permanent position based in the United Kingdom.
Highlights
Permanent opportunity to build scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to software architecture and engineering best practices, and work on reliable applications with opportunities to improve performance and deployment processes.
Description
Required Experience – Scala, Java, MySQL
Location – Bromley and Chester UK
Duration - Permanent
Role summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Scala Developer to join our Technology team.
In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance APIs, backend components, and integrations that power our application platform.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Scala, Java, and MySQL, with a passion for building scalable and reliable software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using Scala.Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices.Develop and optimize database solutions using MySQL.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.Troubleshoot and resolve application performance and reliability issues.Participate in code reviews and contribute to software design and development best practices.Support CI/CD implementation and deployment automation initiativesRequired
6+ years of overall IT industry experience, with strong expertise in software development.Strong programming experience in Scala, and familiarity with Scala frameworks.Good working knowledge of Java and backend application development.Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming (FP) concepts.Experience designing and developing scalable, high-performance applications and services.Strong knowledge of MySQL, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices.Experience with version control systems such as Git.Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.Experience in the banking and financial services domain is preferred.
