Senior Scala Software Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Scala Software Engineer: Developing and maintaining backend services for enterprise automation platforms with an accent on Scala, Play Framework, and AWS infrastructure. Focus on optimizing MySQL performance, building scalable provisioning systems, and ensuring system reliability through robust CI/CD practices.

Location: Remote (Ukraine)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in engineering and technology transformation, supporting innovation across industries with a diverse team of 340,000 professionals in over 50 countries.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain backend services using Scala and Play Framework to support automation workflows.
• Optimize MySQL queries and ensure efficient data access across system components.
• Build and maintain AWS-based components to ensure system reliability and scalability.
• Support automation of service workflows, including bug fixes and client-funded requests.
• Contribute to CI/CD processes, perform code reviews, and follow Git-based development practices.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Scala including collections, Futures, immutability, and pattern matching.
• Good understanding of SQL optimization, indexes, and query profiling.
• Experience with AWS services.
• Understanding of CI/CD and source control using Git.
• Must be based in Ukraine.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance provided from the first day of employment.
• Company-provided Christmas holidays from December 25 to December 31.
• Support for military and veteran initiatives, including partnerships with Superhumans center and Veteran HUB.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a global engineering organization.