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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Engineer - Scala / Play / Akka - **Company:** Capgemini - **Location:** Miami, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $82,082.0 - $193,440.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Agile Methodology, Akka (Toolkit), Application Performance Management, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Code Review, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, MySQL, Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Play Framework, Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Software Organization, Performance Testing, Backend, Git, Integration Tests, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/62D060FB965E42559E8850B2F460189F/job/ ## About the Role * 5+ years of solid experience in backend application development with a minimum of 3+ years of hands-on Scala development experience. * Experience working in Agile projects. * Capable of conceptualizing latest technology landscape requirements and driving technical solutions. * Strong understanding of various technology components and their capabilities. * Works in a team covering business and technology with representatives from client to produce overall quality delivery. * Strong analytical thinking to examine data flow and connect components/networks in an efficient manner. * Excellent problem-solving skills to resolve complex technical challenges and provide effective solutions and troubleshooting. * Strong knowledge of activities across every phase of delivery from requirement analysis to product release and post-production support. * Hands-on experience and expertise with Scala, Play Framework, and Akka. * Strong experience designing and developing distributed and reactive systems. * Experience building and supporting Microservices Architecture. * Expertise working with MySQL and Oracle databases, including performance tuning and query optimization. * Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services. * Strong understanding of modern software development practices, design patterns, and distributed computing concepts. * Experience writing unit tests, integration tests, and implementing quality assurance best practices. * Experience using version control tools such as GIT. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. * Experience with Amazon EKS and containerized application deployments. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams. * Experience in performance testing and application tuning. ## Description Capgemini is hiring an Onsite Senior Scala Developer to work with a scrum team in an onshore-offshore delivery model. Your Role * Navigate stakeholder expectations while ensuring alignment on technical deliverables. * Partner with business and technology teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. * Build distributed and reactive systems using Scala, Play Framework, and Akka. * Develop backend services and microservices using Scala and Play Framework. * Implement reactive systems leveraging Akka and distributed architecture patterns. * Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs. * Optimize MySQL and Oracle databases to ensure application performance and scalability. * Ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability across distributed applications. * Write unit and integration tests to maintain application quality and stability. * Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following best development practices. * Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and software quality guidelines. * Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner. * Capable of conceptualizing latest technology landscape requirements and driving technical solutions. * Work in a team covering business and technology with representatives from client to produce overall quality delivery. ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development)