Scala Developer

Playtech's GPAS unit is looking for an experienced Scala Developer with excellent engineering skills. You will 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 little or no supervision. Optimize the platform to achieve maximum throughput and scalability. Be proactive and go beyond expectations.

• 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 little or no supervision.
• Optimize the platform to achieve maximum throughput and scalability.
• Be proactive and go beyond expectations.

• Bring at least 3 years of hands-on experience developing server-side applications in Scala.
• Have strong working knowledge of Scala (preferably Scala 3) and SBT (Scala Build Tool).
• Demonstrate solid experience with Pekko/Akka, including HTTP, Actors, Cluster, Persistence, Streams, and connectors.
• Possess a strong understanding of the JVM, data structures, and algorithms.
• Exhibit excellent knowledge of parallel and concurrent programming principles.
• Have practical experience 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 exceptional problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• 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.

Constant learning and development opportunities and professional growth programs.

Active lifestyle and mental well-being, supported through sports classes, master classes, and monthly well-being activities.