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# Senior Java/Scala Developer

- **Company:** Epam Systems
- **Location:** Málaga, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Software Quality, Data Systems, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Backend
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-java-scala-developer-en-malaga-ID-372007245

## About the Role

This position offers a rigorous, innovative setting where technology directly influences portfolio management and trading operations.Compensaciones / Beneficios - Develop and enhance back-end services primarily in Scala with a focus on performance and reliability - Collaborate with investors and engineers to shape scalable platforms for trading and portfolio management - Participate in all phases of software development from requirements to deployment - Address technical challenges to maintain project progress and quality - Apply software craftsmanship to ensure maintainable and scalable code - Integrate solutions within a highly distributed architecture handling large data flows - Leverage AI-powered development tools to boost productivity and code quality - Evaluate and adopt emerging AI capabilities across engineering workflowsResponsabilidades - Experience as a backend developer with Scala (and Java) - Strong background in building distributed, high-volume data systems -
Proficiency in end-to-end software development lifecycle - Ability to operate in a high-performance financial services environment - Familiarity with AI-enabled development tools is a plusRequisitos principales -

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will build and optimize high-performance back-end systems for a leading hedge fund, enabling real-time decision-making in global markets.You collaborate with investors and engineers to deliver scalable, intuitive platforms with end-to-end ownership.You will work across the full software lifecycle, embrace AI-assisted tooling, and tackle challenges in a distributed, high-volume data environment.This position offers a rigorous, innovative setting where technology directly influences portfolio management and trading operations.Compensaciones / Beneficios - Develop and enhance back-end services primarily in Scala with a focus on performance and reliability - Collaborate with investors and engineers to shape scalable platforms for trading and portfolio management - Participate in all phases of software development from requirements to deployment - Address technical challenges to maintain project progress and quality - Apply software craftsmanship to ensure maintainable and scalable code - Integrate solutions within a highly distributed architecture handling large data flows - Leverage AI-powered development tools to boost productivity and code quality - Evaluate and adopt emerging AI capabilities across engineering workflowsResponsabilidades - Experience as a backend developer with Scala (and Java) - Strong background in building distributed, high-volume data systems - Proficiency in end-to-end software development lifecycle - Ability to operate in a high-performance financial services environment - Familiarity with AI-enabled development tools is a plusRequisitos principales -


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