Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and distributed systems using Scala, Java, and the Akka ecosystem; build RESTful APIs and cloud-native solutions on AWS; design data access with Slick/SQL; maintain CI/CD pipelines; participate in architecture, code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.
ELEKS Software Development and Engineering Office is looking for a Senior Scala Developer in Chicago, IL.
ABOUT CLIENTOur client is building a world-class digital platform that powers a broad portfolio of enterprise applications across mobile, web, cloud, and distributed computing environments. Their technology solutions are designed to improve productivity, profitability, and operational safety while supporting sustainable growth for businesses and communities worldwide.
REQUIREMENTS- 6–10 years of commercial experience with Scala development
- Strong knowledge of Java 17
- Solid backend development experience
- Hands-on experience with the Akka ecosystem, including:
- Akka Streams
- Akka Typed Actors (Stash, Singleton, Cluster)
- Akka Persistence
- Akka HTTP
- At least 2 years of experience building data streaming solutions with Akka
- Experience developing RESTful web services
- Strong knowledge of AWS services, including IAM, Kinesis, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, and KMS
- Experience with Slick and SQL query development
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably with Azure DevOps Pipelines
- Experience delivering highly available, fault-tolerant distributed systems
- Understanding of software architecture principles and distributed system design
- Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Scala and Java
- Build and enhance distributed systems using the Akka ecosystem
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend microservices
- Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services
- Design and optimize data access using Slick and SQL
- Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support automated software delivery
- Build highly available, resilient, and reliable software solutions
- Collaborate with architects and cross-functional engineering teams on solution design and implementation
- Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and architecture decisions
- Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve application performance and reliability
- Close cooperation with a customer
- Challenging tasks
- Competence development
- Ability to influence project technologies
- Team of professionals
- Dynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy
ELEKS is a custom software development company. We deliver value to our clients, thanks to our expertise and experience gained from working as a software innovation partner since 1991.
Our 2000+ professionals located in the Delivery Centers across Eastern Europe and sales offices in Europe and North America, provide our clients with a full range of software engineering services. These include product development, QA, R&D, design, technology consulting and dedicated teams.
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