Senior Software Engineer - Scala

• We design and build high-performance backend services using Scala.
• We develop distributed systems capable of operating at significant scale.
• We drive architecture decisions and help shape engineering best practice.
• We collaborate closely with product, platform, and infrastructure teams.
• We mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• We identify opportunities to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• We participate in technical discussions and long-term platform strategy.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Azure
• Backend
• Cloud
• GCP
• Scala
• microservices
• DevOps

• We are looking for a Senior Scala Engineer with strong commercial experience developing software in Scala.
• We require experience building scalable, cloud-native applications and distributed systems.
• We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in a FAANG organisation or another high-performing, large-scale technology environment.
• We need a strong understanding of software architecture, microservices, and event-driven systems.
• We expect experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• We value excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• We are seeking someone with a passion for engineering excellence and delivering high-quality software.

We are a highly successful US-owned technology business with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion, and we are expanding our Manchester engineering function. Our team is building distributed systems that process vast amounts of data and power critical products used globally. This is a hybrid role based in Manchester, with two days per week in the office. We offer a salary of up to £150,000, meaningful share options, a comprehensive benefits package, modern technology, and strong career progression opportunities. You will join a high-performing, engineering-first culture where we value innovation, ownership, and technical excellence, and where you will work alongside exceptional engineers on genuinely large-scale challenges.