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# Scala Engineer

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £130,000.0 - £156,000.0
- **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 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/scala-engineer/57399298

## 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

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

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