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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Scala Engineer - **Company:** Hays plc - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Play Framework, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Application Programming, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hays.co.uk/job-detail/scala-engineer-%28remote%29_4832566 ## About the Role We are looking for an experienced Scala Engineer to play a key role in upgrading applications from Play Framework 2.8 to Play 3.0, modernising services, and implementing the System across customer-facing portals. This is primarily a hands-on software engineering role with a strong focus on Scala development rather than cloud infrastructure, although the applications are hosted within AWS. Essential Skills - Strong commercial experience with Scala - Experience developing applications using the Play Framework - Knowledge of Play 2.8 to Play 3.0 migrations/upgrades - Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and web applications - Experience working within Agile delivery teams - Ability to work in complex public sector or enterprise environments Desirable Skills - AWS-hosted application development - Experience within government or highly regulated environments - CI/CD and modern software engineering practices - Front-end development experience ## Description Hays are now looking for a Scala Engineer for one of our local clients: £500 - £600 p/d Inside IR35 (Depending on level) Remote Working 6 month+ contract We are looking for an experienced Scala Engineer to play a key role in upgrading applications from Play Framework 2.8 to Play 3.0, modernising services, and implementing the System across customer-facing portals. This is primarily a hands-on software engineering role with a strong focus on Scala development rather than cloud infrastructure, although the applications are hosted within AWS. Essential Skills - Strong commercial experience with Scala - Experience developing applications using the Play Framework - Knowledge of Play 2.8 to Play 3.0 migrations/upgrades - Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and web applications - Experience working within Agile delivery teams - Ability to work in complex public sector or enterprise environments Desirable Skills - AWS-hosted application development - Experience within government or highly regulated environments - CI/CD and modern software engineering practices - Front-end development experience Role Responsibilities - Deliver new features and enhancements using Scala and Play Framework. - Support the migration from Play 2.8 to Play 3.0. - Implement Design System standards across customer-facing services. - Develop and maintain APIs and web applications hosted on AWS. - Collaborate with architects, developers, testers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy of your CV to jonathan.davies1@hays.com #4832566 - Jonathan ## Related Videos - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Developing ASP.NET Core Microservices with Dapr: A practical guide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1528-developing-asp-net-core-microservices-with-dapr-a-practical-guide) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [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) - [REST In Peace: Why LLMs Can't CRUD](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100272-rest-in-peace-why-llms-can-t-crud) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)