Scala Developer/ Big Data Engineer IRC267868

Description

We are in need of a driven Scala Developer to join our dynamic team at GlobalLogic. In this role, you will have the groundbreaking opportunity to work on outstanding projects that innovate the future of technology. You will collaborate with our world-class engineers to deliver flawless solutions and compete in a crafty, innovative environment.

Requirements

Minimum 6-12 years of software development experience

Scala Language Mastery

Strong understanding of both functional and object-oriented programming paradigms.

Deep knowledge of:

Immutability, lazy evaluation

Traits, case classes, companion objects

Pattern matching

Advanced type system: generics, type bounds, implicits, context bounds

🔹 Functional Programming (FP)

Hands-on experience with:

Pure functions, monads, functors, higher-kinded types

FP libraries: Cats, Scalaz, or ZIO

Understanding of effect systems and referential transparency

📦 Frameworks & Libraries

🔹 Backend / API Development

RESTful API development using:

Play Framework

Akka HTTP

Experience with GraphQL is a plus

🔹 Concurrency & Asynchronous Programming

Deep understanding of:

Futures, Promises

Akka actors, Akka Streams

ZIO or Cats Effect

🛠️ Build, Tooling & DevOps

SBT for project building and dependency management

Familiarity with Git, Docker, and Kubernetes

CI/CD experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools

Comfortable with Linux command line and shell scripting

🗄️ Database & Data Systems

Strong experience with:

SQL databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL

NoSQL databases: Cassandra, MongoDB

Streaming/data pipelines: Kafka, Spark (with Scala)

ORM / FP database libraries: Slick, Doobie

🧱 Architecture & System Design

Microservices architecture design and deployment

Event-driven architecture

Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Designing for scalability, fault tolerance, and observability

🧪 Testing & Quality

Experience with testing libraries:

ScalaTest, Specs2, MUnit

ScalaCheck for property-based testing

Test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD)

🌐 Cloud & Infrastructure (Desirable)

Deploying Scala apps on:

AWS (e.g., EC2, Lambda, ECS, RDS)

GCP or Azure

Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus

🧠 Soft Skills & Leadership

Mentorship: Ability to coach junior developers

Code reviews: Ensure code quality and consistency

Communication: Work cross-functionally with product managers, DevOps, QA

Agile development: Experience with Scrum/Kanban

Ownership: Capable of taking features from design to production

⚡ Optional (but Valuable)

Scala.js / Scala Native experience

Machine Learning with Scala (e.g., Spark MLlib)

Exposure to Kotlin, Java, or Python

Job responsibilities

As a Scala Developer/ Big Data Engineer, you will:

– Develop, test, and deploy high-quality Scala applications.

– Implement functional and object-oriented programming paradigms.

– Ensure code quality through immutability, lazy evaluation, and pattern matching.

– Craft and build scalable systems using traits, case classes, and companion objects.

– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine project requirements and deliver solutions successfully.

– Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

– Participate in code reviews to maintain our high standards of quality

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders.

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.