Backend Scala Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Backend Scala Engineer (Fintech): Designing and implementing highly performant and intuitive APIs and applications that power the hirify.global platform, with an accent on micro-services architecture and cloud-native services. Focus on building robust systems using Scala, Akka, and ZIO, and actively participating in the software development lifecycle.

Location: Hybrid in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (work in office Monday-Thursday, remote Friday)

Salary: $110,000–$135,000

Company

hirify.global is a financial technology company focused on designing and implementing systems that power its platform.

What you will do

• Build cloud native services using Scala with open-source frameworks like Akka and ZIO.
• Develop unit and integration tests using Scala Test.
• Actively participate in stand-up meetings and peer code reviews as part of the standard SDLC.
• Support clients through system integrations and production issues.

Requirements

• Degree in Software Engineering.
• 5+ years of web-based application development.
• Experience in Scala, Node.js, or Java.
• Demonstrated understanding of relational or NoSQL database concepts and modeling practices.
• Solid problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to software development.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus.
• Employer matched retirement plan.
• Generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling.
• Parental leave and unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Hybrid work model with in-office work Monday-Thursday and remote work on Friday.