Backend Developer (Scala)

TL;DR

Backend Developer (Scala): Building robust game server components using Scala and functional programming principles for high-level game specifications with an accent on modern, pragmatic approaches like Tagless Final and libraries such as Cats and Cats Effect. Focus on owning applications, ensuring 24/7 deployment on Kubernetes with great performance, and actively participating in code reviews to maintain high quality.

Location: 100% On-site in Stockholm, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a game development product company focused on building robust game server components, part of Evolution.

What you will do

• Build robust game server components using Scala and functional programming principles.
• Translate high-level game specs into executable domain logic.
• Work closely with other developers and QAs to ensure smooth integration into the Evolution platform.
• Write unit and other automated tests.
• Actively participate in code reviews.
• Own your applications, ensuring 24/7 deployment on Kubernetes with great performance.

Requirements

• Highly proficient in spoken and written English.
• Passion for Scala and Functional Programming, and improving yourself technically.
• Proven experience in delivering production software using Scala or comparable experience (JVM, Haskell).
• Interest in functional and reactive programming.
• Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or equivalent.

Nice to have

• Experience building high performance clustered systems, modular FP-based architecture, or actor systems.
• Experience in Cats, Cats Effect, ZIO, Tagless Final.
• Experience with Event Sourcing & CQRS.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with games played by extremely many people all around the world.
• Work in a positive, creative, and fearless environment, pushing limits and trying new things.
• Take pride in your work, maintaining focus on the big picture and thinking ahead.
• Be a team player, willing to share knowledge and learn from colleagues.
• Enjoy a dynamic and creative environment.
• Benefit from a Whistleblower Protection Policy providing secure and confidential reporting channels.