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# Scala Developer

- **Company:** Eleks, Inc.
- **Location:** United, WV, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Akka (Toolkit), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Data Security, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Fault Tolerance, Identity and Access Management, Software Architecture, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Standard Sql, Singleton Pattern, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Systems, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Backend, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Microservices
- **Published:** September 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_2260c3f21

## About the Role

* 6-10 years of commercial experience with Scala development
 * Strong knowledge of Java 17
 * Solid backend development experience
 * Hands-on experience with the Akka ecosystem, including:
 * Akka Streams
 * Akka Typed Actors (Stash, Singleton, Cluster)
 * Akka Persistence
 * Akka HTTP
 * At least 2 years of experience building data streaming solutions with Akka
 * Experience developing RESTful web services
 * Strong knowledge of AWS services, including IAM, Kinesis, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, and KMS
 * Experience with Slick and SQL query development
 * Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably with Azure DevOps Pipelines
 * Experience delivering highly available, fault-tolerant distributed systems
 * Understanding of software architecture principles and distributed system design
 * Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Scala and Java
 * Build and enhance distributed systems using the Akka ecosystem
 * Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend microservices
 * Develop cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services
 * Design and optimize data access using Slick and SQL
 * Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support automated software delivery
 * Build highly available, resilient, and reliable software solutions
 * Collaborate with architects and cross-functional engineering teams on solution design and implementation
 * Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and architecture decisions
 * Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve application performance and reliability

WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS

 * Close cooperation with a customer
 * Challenging tasks
 * Competence development
 * Ability to influence project technologies
 * Team of professionals
 * Dynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy


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