At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop high-performance backend services using Scala and TypeScript.
- Company: Join a high-performing engineering team in a dynamic tech environment.
- Benefits: Competitive contract rate, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in London with a focus on modern engineering practices and cloud technologies.
- Why this job: Make an impact by building scalable applications and collaborating with talented engineers.
- Qualifications: Extensive Scala experience and strong TypeScript skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
Contract
12 Months
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a
Senior Scala Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team on a 12-month contract.
This role is ideal for an experienced backend engineer with deep Scala expertise who is also comfortable working across the full stack using Type Script.
You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and enhancing scalable, cloud-native applications while collaborating closely with product managers, architects, and fellow engineers.
The role is approximately
70% Scala and
30% Type Script , with a strong emphasis on backend development and modern engineering practices.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Scala.
- Build and enhance frontend components and APIs using Type Script.
- Develop scalable, resilient microservices and distributed systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployments
- Troubleshoot production issues and optimise application performance
- Required Skills & Experience
- Extensive commercial experience developing applications with
Scala .
- Strong experience with
Type Script in modern web applications.
- Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with relational and/or No SQL databases.
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, testing, and CI/CD.
- Excellent communication skills and experience working within Agile teams.
- Experience with Akka, Cats Effect, ZIO, or Play Framework.
- Experience with React or other modern frontend frameworks.
- Kafka or other messaging technologies.
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, etc.)
- Inside IR35
Location
London
If you’re a senior Scala engineer looking for your next long-term contract and enjoy working across both backend and frontend technologies, we’d love to hear from you.
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Senior Scala Engineer employer: Oliver Bernard
At Oliver Bernard, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters innovation and collaboration in the tech space. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility while still providing opportunities for meaningful face-to-face interactions in our London office. We are committed to employee growth, offering continuous learning opportunities and a supportive work culture that values creativity and teamwork, making us an ideal place for passionate Full Stack Engineers to thrive.
