Senior Scala Developer

Overview  

  At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.  

We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.    We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you. 

 

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact. 

 

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery. 

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About the opportunity

Join our growing engineering team in Cluj and help build the next generation of scalable software solutions that support healthcare innovation and scientific discovery. As a Senior Scala Developer, you will design and develop high-performance backend services, distributed systems, and data-intensive applications that enable complex clinical and research workflows.

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging problems where scalability, reliability, performance, and software quality are critical. Beyond hands-on development, you will contribute to architectural decisions, mentor team members, and help shape engineering best practices within an international and collaborative environment.

Your tasks include

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and applications using Scala.
• Build and evolve APIs, distributed systems, and data processing pipelines that support complex workflows and large datasets.
• Drive architecture discussions and contribute to technical decisions focused on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Frontend Engineers, Data Specialists, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Develop well-tested, maintainable, and production-ready code following software engineering best practices.
• Perform code reviews, share knowledge across the team, and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Support technical discovery activities, solution design, effort estimation, and feasibility assessments for new initiatives.

Your profile

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, including strong commercial experience with Scala.
• Solid understanding of functional programming principles and modern backend development practices.
• Proven experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems, microservices, or data-intensive applications.
• Strong knowledge of REST API design and integration; experience with GraphQL is an advantage.
• Experience with concurrency, asynchronous programming, database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), and automated testing.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP, containerised environments, and CI/CD practices.
• Strong communication skills in English, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to problem solving and mentorship.
• Availability to work onsite, in the office, from Cluj-Napoca 3 days per week

Why this role stands out

• Contribute to technology that supports healthcare, life sciences, and diagnostics.
• Work on complex engineering challenges beyond traditional CRUD-based development.
• Influence architecture, technical direction, and engineering standards.
• Join an expanding team in Cluj and help shape its future growth.
• Collaborate with experienced international colleagues across multiple disciplines.
• Benefit from a competitive compensation package including bonus opportunities and additional benefits

What we offer  

 

• Bonus/Commission  

• Local benefits   

• Referral Program  

• Volunteer Day  

• Internal Academy (QIALearn)   

• Employee Assistance Program   

• Hybrid work (conditional to your role) 

 

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.   

 

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.