Scala Developer, Java

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Scala Developer for Playtech's GPAS unit, focusing on backend development and optimizing high-scale systems. Collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance skills in a supportive environment.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇦 UkraineMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AkkaAWSDistributed SystemsDockerDynamoDBJavaKubernetesLinuxNoSQLScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in software design, development, refactoring, support, and code reviews to maintain high development standards.
Collaborate with platform teams to deliver great results.
Work autonomously on your tasks with guidance where needed, while continuing to grow your expertise.
Optimize the platform to achieve maximum throughput and scalability.
Be proactive and go beyond expectations, with a strong focus on learning and improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bring at least 3 years of hands-on experience developing server-side applications in Scala or Java.
Have working knowledge of Scala and SBT (Scala Build Tool), or a strong willingness to learn and transition from Java.
Demonstrate experience or interest in frameworks such as Pekko/Akka, including HTTP, Actors, Cluster, Persistence, Streams, and connectors.
Possess an understanding of the JVM, data structures, and algorithms.
Exhibit good knowledge of parallel and concurrent programming principles.
Have experience or strong interest in building high-scale, distributed systems with complex interfaces and integrations.
Think like an engineer - taking ownership, driving solutions forward, and continuously improving systems and processes.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and curiosity to learn.
Show a willingness to document solutions and actively share knowledge with colleagues.
Communicate clearly and effectively in English.
You'll get extra points for Previous experience in the iGaming domain.
Experience working with Typesafe Config.
Hands-on experience with Couchbase or other document-based NoSQL database.
Familiarity with AWS services such as S3 and DynamoDB.
Experience using Play JSON.
Proficiency with ScalaTest for testing.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Nomad, or Kubernetes.
Confidence working in Linux environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

An active lifestyle and mental well-being, supported through sports classes, master classes, and monthly well-being activities.
Professional development opportunities and professional growth programs.
Collaborative and supportive culture as well as stable long-term career opportunities.
Global scope and inclusive working environment where you can engage with diverse teams and perspectives.
Open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support across teams.
Initiative-taking and a confident approach at the workplace.
Clear goals and a results-driven environment.
A friendly, cooperative, and goal-oriented team of experienced professionals.

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Hard Skills & Tools

ScalaJavaSBTPekkoAkkaJVMdata structuresalgorithmsparallel programmingconcurrent programming

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcuriositycommunicationownershipproactivitycollaborationdocumentationknowledge sharingcontinuous improvementautonomy