Scala Engineer – Growth

Caesars Entertainment

Scala Engineer building real-time backend systems for Caesars Digital’s gaming and sports-betting platforms. Improving customer engagement, rewards, performance, and reliability.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeJersey City • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development with a strong focus on Scala, functional programming, and real-time systems. Capable of optimizing system performance and collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

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Scala DevelopmentFunctional Programming PrinciplesReal-Time SystemsCloud Platforms (AWS, GCP)Containerization Tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentHigh-Throughput APIsLow-Latency Data ProcessingDistributed SystemsMicroservices ArchitectureRelational Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)Non-Relational Databases (Cassandra, Redis)Code RefactoringUnit TestingPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

KafkaRabbitMQDockerKubernetesAWSGCP

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional TeamEnd-to-End AutomationUser ExperienceSystem CapabilitiesOn-Call Duty

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCassandraCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformiOSKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesMySQLPostgresRabbitMQRedisScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build high-quality software in Scala with high unit test coverage and reliable end-to-end automation coverage
Continuously refactor code to simplify implementation and address performance concerns
Collaborate with senior engineers to implement scalable and reliable solutions for real-time customer engagement and rewarding systems
Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to develop features that enhance user experience and system capabilities
Debug and resolve technical issues across the retention platform
Analyze system performance and implement optimizations for speed and reliability
Work within a cross-functional team, including AQA, Front-end, iOS, and DevOps engineers, to deliver end-to-end solutions
Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards and knowledge sharing
Stay updated on industry trends and technologies
Support the hiring of future colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 2 years of professional experience with Scala
Strong knowledge of functional programming principles and practices
Experience with real-time systems, high-throughput APIs, and low-latency data processing
Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., Cassandra, Redis)
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering clean, maintainable code
Must be available for rotational on-call duty every 4-6 weeks to provide 24hr cover for major incidents, including weekends and holidays

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)-matching program
Short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including cash bonuses
Paid Personal Time Off
Paid company holidays