Scala Developer - Remote Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Scala Developer to join a dynamic team working on high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Scala and Play Framework, with a passion for building robust, scalable backend services and APIs. This is a fully remote contract role with an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

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• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Scala and Play Framework.
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• Implement RESTful endpoints, manage request/response lifecycle, and handle authentication/authorization flows.
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• Write clean, idiomatic Scala code and apply functional programming principles where appropriate.
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• Develop and maintain automated tests (unit and integration) and support test automation initiatives.
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• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, QA, and other engineers in an Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban).
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• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and pair programming sessions.
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• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; contribute to reliability and observability (logging, metrics, alerts).
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• Assist in defining CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Concourse).
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• Produce concise technical documentation and handover notes.
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Must-Have Skills & Experience

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• 3+ years professional experience with Scala.
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• 2+ years hands-on experience with Play Framework (controllers, routing, forms, HTTP filters).
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• Strong understanding of functional programming concepts and idiomatic Scala (immutability, monads; familiarity with Cats or Scalaz is a plus).
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• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs, including JSON validation/serialization (Play JSON, Circe).
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• Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB), including schema design and query optimization.
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• Proven experience writing unit and integration tests (ScalaTest, Specs2, Mockito, etc.).
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• Familiarity with sbt and dependency management.
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• Experience with Git and branching strategies.
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• Good understanding of HTTP, web security best practices, and performance considerations.
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• Experience working in Agile teams and participating in ceremonies.
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If you're interested, feel free to reach out to me on Krishan.Seenundun@Stealth-it.com