Senior Scala Engineer

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Scala Engineer to join our team, focusing on scalability and high-volume data processing.

Your primary responsibility will be to design and implement efficient solutions to manage multi-version product catalogues, ensuring performance and scalability of our core Catalog microservice. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams in a service-oriented environment hosted on Google Cloud Platform.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable and maintainable software products with a focus on high performance and extensibility
• Contribute to technical discussions and propose innovative architectures and solutions
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to define project specifications and delivery timelines
• Conduct code reviews to uphold best practices and improve code quality across the team
• Advocate for the adoption of modern development tools, frameworks, and practices
• Ensure technical decisions align with key business goals, including quality and system availability
• Promote a culture of collaboration and energy within the team
• Maintain and improve system observability using state-of-the-art monitoring and logging tools
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues impacting system performance
• Mentor less experienced engineers to help them grow professionally

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining distributed and scalable systems
• Proficiency in Scala development with a strong understanding of programming and design principles
• Expertise in MySQL with a focus on optimizing read/write operations and data performance
• Familiarity with TypeScript, PHP, or other relevant programming languages in service-oriented architectures
• Background in working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-hosted environments
• Understanding of data (de-)normalization principles and challenges around asynchronous data projections
• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry, or Kibana
• Proven ability to build resilient, high-throughput systems in production environments
• Familiarity with continuous deployment practices and experimentation frameworks
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering reliable and scalable solutions

We offer

• With us you can:
  • Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
  • Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
  • Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
  • Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
  • Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
  • Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
• We focus on your professional growth:
  • You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
  • Receive regular feedback from colleagues
  • Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
  • Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
  • Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
  • Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
  • Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
  • Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
  • Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
• What we offer:
  • Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
  • Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
  • Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
  • Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
  • E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children

Kindly be advised that the set of benefits, including learning, certification, and other opportunities, may vary depending on the role you apply for. Our recruiter will be able to share more details about the specific opportunity during your general interview.

EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 61,700 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.

The remote option applies only to the Candidates who will be working from any location in Ukraine.