Hays
Back-end Developer (Kotlin/Scala)
HaysItaly8 hours ago
Full-timeConsulting

Your new company:

Hays Solutions, part of the multinational Hays Group and listed on the London Stock Exchange, offers consulting services aimed at identifying, understanding, and achieving the concrete objectives of business projects in the IT, Engineering, or Digital fields.

We are currently looking for a Back-end Developer (Kotlin/ Scala).




Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and Maintain: Design, build, and maintain robust server-side applications, including extending and improving existing systems.
  • Code Excellence: Write efficient, reusable, and well-documented code, accompanied by comprehensive automated tests.
  • Scalable Architecture: Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable and resilient backend systems.
  • API Development: Design and implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless frontend-backend communication.
  • Database Management: Integrate with and optimize relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and other data sources.
  • Production Reliability: Debug and resolve production issues, monitor server health, and respond to incidents promptly.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Architectural Influence: Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technology selection decisions.
  • DevOps Practices: Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and contribute to containerization and orchestration efforts.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Backend Expertise: Proven experience as a Backend Software Engineer, with responsibilities adjusted based on experience level.
  • Software Design: Solid understanding of software design patterns and architectural principles.
  • Cloud Experience: Experience designing, developing, and deploying applications on cloud platforms
  • System Evolution: Demonstrated ability to maintain and evolve existing backend systems while driving innovation.
  • Database Proficiency: Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
  • DevOps Familiarity: Familiarity with DevOps practices, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Scala, Kotlin, or Elixir.
  • Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and event sourcing architectures.
  • Knowledge of AWS and its ecosystem.


What you will get:

  • We offer a long-term collaboration contract with Hays Solutions
  • Availability: Full time
  • Work arrangement: Ful remote


What you need to do now:

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