Senior Data Engineer (Scala)

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Build and optimize distributed data processing systems using Scala
• ▹Design and implement high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines
• ▹Work with big data frameworks (e.g. Spark) and distributed architectures
• ▹Develop and maintain scalable backend services for data-intensive workloads
• ▹Optimize performance of data processing jobs and infrastructure
• ▹Ensure fault tolerance and resilience of distributed systems
• ▹Implement monitoring, logging and observability for data pipelines
• ▹Collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable system architectures
• ▹Contribute to cross-functional backend and data engineering efforts
• ▹Ensure high standards of code quality, performance and reliability

Requirements

• ▹Strong experience with Scala in production environments
• ▹Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer or Backend Engineer in data-heavy systems
• ▹Strong understanding of distributed systems and parallel processing
• ▹Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Kafka, etc.)
• ▹Strong knowledge of the JVM ecosystem and performance tuning
• ▹Experience building high-load, scalable systems
• ▹Strong system design and architectural thinking
• ▹Ability to work independently and take ownership
• ▹Strong problem-solving skills in complex, distributed environments
• ▹English level: B2+ (C1 preferred)
• ▹Availability to work in EU timezone

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with functional programming paradigms
• ▹Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)
• ▹Experience with stream processing frameworks (Flink, Akka Streams)
• ▹Background in low-latency or real-time systems
• ▹Experience in niche or hard-to-hire tech domains

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Six-month full-time contract engagement
• ▹Remote work with overlap in US business hours
• ▹High-impact project with direct influence on production AI systems
• ▹Close collaboration with the client's product and engineering teams
• ▹Opportunity to build core infrastructure for real-world AI applications