Scala Developer

Role: Scala Developer

Location: Chester, UK

Type: Permanent/ Full-Time

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Scala Developer to join our Technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance APIs, backend services, and integrations that support modern application platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Scala, Java, and MySQL, along with a strong understanding of software engineering principles and a passion for building scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions.

Job Description:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using Scala.
• Build, enhance, and maintain backend services, APIs, and microservices.
• Design and optimize database solutions using MySQL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application performance, scalability, and reliability issues.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to software design standards and development best practices.
• Contribute to CI/CD implementation, deployment automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and well-tested code aligned with established engineering standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• IT experience, with strong expertise in software development.
• Strong programming experience in Scala, with familiarity with relevant Scala frameworks and libraries.
• Good working knowledge of Java and backend application development.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming (FP) concepts.
• Proven experience designing and developing scalable, high-performance applications and backend services.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and distributed development teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in banking, financial services, or other enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerization, or modern deployment practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.