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# Scala Developer

- **Company:** Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £162,500.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Code Review, Computer Programming, Pair Programming, Backend
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-D4B6F9FF4C446CD6E0/

## About the Role

The Scala Software Engineer role focuses on Back End development within a media organisation in London, working primarily in Scala on AWS cloud infrastructure. The position involves collaborating within a cross-functional team to deliver new features in an agile environment. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to contribute to product and technical decisions while mentoring others., * Programming in Scala, mainly running in AWS

 * Work in a cross-functional team with rapid feature iteration and release
 * Collaborative culture, including pair programming with other developers
 * Involvement in product and technical decision-making
 * Passing on expertise to other developers, * Right to work in the UK
 * Start ASAP
 * Strong Scala & AWS
 * On-site in London (1-2 days per week)
 * 8+ years' experience in Scala development

## Description

The Scala Developer will primarily focus on developing in Scala within a cloud environment, supporting rapid feature deployment. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team, contributing to both development and technical discussions. The role emphasizes passing on knowledge and growing professionally while delivering high-quality Back End solutions., * Develop and maintain Back End systems in Scala on AWS

 * Collaborate with team members for code reviews and pair programming
 * Participate in product decisions alongside editorial and commercial teams
 * Contribute to technical and design discussions
 * Assist in mentoring other team members


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