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πŸ‘‰ Senior Scala Developer

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Summary

Build and optimize high-scale backend services in Scala, troubleshoot production issues, and mentor peers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

🟣 You will be:

  • designing, developing, and enhancing backend services using Scala,

  • optimizing the performance, scalability, and reliability of large-scale applications,

  • investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues affecting production systems,

  • collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and implement effective solutions,

  • contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering practices and code quality,

  • supporting knowledge sharing and mentoring less experienced engineers.

🟣 Your profile:

  • 5+ years of commercial experience in Scala backend development,

  • strong experience building and maintaining scalable backend applications,

  • solid background in system performance tuning and optimization,

  • practical experience using AI-powered assistants (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity, quality, or decision-making in software delivery,

  • ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues,

  • strong understanding of backend engineering best practices and software design principles,

  • proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement,

  • strong collaboration and communication skills,

  • good command of English (min. B2).

🟣 Nice to have:

  • experience applying GenAI in a more structured way within the SDLC, including defined workflows, prompt patterns, or tool integrations embedded into daily work,

  • interest in and familiarity with emerging AI-driven practices (e.g. agent-based workflows, automation patterns, AI-augmented development), with a willingness to explore and experiment beyond standard approaches.

Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required

🟣 Recruitment Process: CV review – HR Interview – Technical Interview - Client Interview – Decision

🎁 Benefits 🎁

✍ Development:

  • development budgets of up to 6,800 PLN,

  • we fund certifications e.g.: AWS, Azure,

  • access to Udemy, O'Reilly (formerly Safari Books Online) and more,

  • events and technology conferences,

  • technology Guilds,

  • internal training,

  • Xebia Upskill.

🩺 We take care of your health:

  • private medical healthcare,

  • multiSport card - we subsidise a MultiSport card,

  • mental Health Support.

πŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈ We are flexible:

  • B2B or employment contract,

  • contract for an indefinite period.

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