Platform Developer (Scala)
White Hat Gaming
About the role
The developer will build and maintain core platform services while collaborating on architecture migrations and new feature delivery. They are also responsible for diagnosing production issues and ensuring platform stability through code reviews and proactive task management.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience with Scala and 1 year of experience writing complex SQL queries. Proficiency in an additional JVM-based language and familiarity with automated testing practices are also required.
Benefits
Full description
Summary:
We are looking for Platform Developers (Scala Developers) with a server-side focus to help us improve our core platform services. If you are able to help us build a next-generation system, we're interested in talking to you.
This is a fully remote role reporting to Engineering Management.
Your day to day:
- Developing and delivering new features for the existing platform
- Implementing new third-party integrations within the platform
- Collaborating with the team to migrate the platform to a new architecture and technology stack based on Scala
- Building and maintaining services that support both customer-facing websites and internal administration tools, working closely with front-end developers where required
- Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues to ensure platform stability
- Participating in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge across the team
- Adapting to the varied and evolving challenges of working in a growing company
- Demonstrating initiative and ownership, proactively identifying tasks rather than waiting for direction
- Continuously seeking more efficient and effective ways of working, contributing ideas to improve processes and deliver
What we are looking for:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with Scala
- Experience with at least one additional JVM-based language
- At least 1 year of experience writing complex SQL queries, beyond basic SELECT statements
- Familiarity with automated testing practices and frameworks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative team mindset
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with Java Servlets, because there’s always legacy code
- Working knowledge of functional programming and its advantages
- An understanding of asynchronous/reactive programming
- Exposure to integrating third-party APIs
- Experience in performance profiling and tuning Java applications
How we approach things:
- Dynamic Medium-Sized Environment: We have a can-do ethos, where innovation is encouraged, and action is valued.
- Core Values at Heart: We live by Teamwork, Innovation, Trust, and Integrity in everything we do.
- Results-Oriented Focus: We prioritise getting things done while supporting each other to reach both collective and individual goals.
- Open Collaboration: Our open-door policy fosters collaboration across all levels and departments, where ideas flow freely.
- Global Team: We are truly a global team with people from various countries and cultures contributing to our success.
What we offer:
- A remote and flexible working schedule.
- Generous time off varied based on the country of residence.
- Discretionary annual performance bonus
- Training and other learning & development opportunities to support you through your career progression.
- Hardware & Software allowance or work equipment is provided to make sure you have all the right tools to get the job done.
- Various well-being programmes and initiatives.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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