Pessoa Desenvolvedora Backend Scala - Sênior in Brazil, Indiana at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Pessoa Desenvolvedora Backend Scala - Sênior based in Brazil.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior backend engineer passionate about building scalable, cloud-native applications and modern data processing solutions. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize high-performance backend systems using Scala and functional programming principles. Working in a collaborative and agile environment, you will contribute to distributed architectures, cloud services, and robust data pipelines that support critical business operations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing solutions while continuously improving system observability and scalability. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and working with cutting-edge cloud and data technologies in a fully remote environment.

As a Senior Backend Scala Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-native backend applications and data platforms. You will contribute to the full software development lifecycle while ensuring high standards of code quality, performance, and reliability.

• Develop and maintain scalable backend applications using Scala and functional programming best practices.
• Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines.
• Implement asynchronous and concurrent solutions using technologies such as FS2 and cats-effect.
• Develop serialization and deserialization logic using Circe.
• Work with AWS and Google Cloud Platform services, including Amazon S3, AWS STS, BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub.
• Design, optimize, and maintain SQL queries and PostgreSQL databases.
• Troubleshoot distributed applications and cloud-based environments.
• Create and execute unit, integration, and component tests to ensure software quality.
• Improve application observability, reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Git and Agile development methodologies.

The ideal candidate combines strong backend engineering expertise with experience in cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and modern Scala development practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience developing scalable backend applications using Scala.
• Strong knowledge of functional programming concepts and Scala development best practices.
• Hands-on experience with sbt, Circe, FS2, and cats-effect.
• Experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform services.
• Knowledge of IAM, STS, AssumeRole, WebIdentity, AWS SDK, Amazon S3, and AWS STS.
• Experience working with Google BigQuery, Google Dataflow, and Google Pub/Sub.
• Strong SQL skills and solid experience with PostgreSQL.
• Experience designing and maintaining data pipelines.
• Expertise in troubleshooting distributed applications and cloud environments.
• Experience writing unit, integration, and component tests.
• Familiarity with Git, Agile methodologies, cloud-native architectures, and distributed systems.
• Experience improving application observability, reliability, and performance.
• Advanced English communication skills, with the ability to participate in technical conversations and interviews.

• Full-time CLT employment with a permanent contract.
• 100% remote work, open to candidates across Brazil.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Nationwide dental insurance.
• Meal voucher or food allowance, based on employee preference.
• Childcare assistance.
• Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Gym membership benefit for employees and dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering financial, legal, social, and psychological support.
• Discounts at universities, language schools, and educational institutions.
• Banking partnerships with exclusive financial benefits.
• Payroll loan options.
• Reimbursement for selected professional certifications.
• Access to extensive online and instructor-led learning platforms covering technical and soft skills.
• Recognition awards for career milestones and employee referral bonuses.
• Wellness initiatives and fitness programs.
• Opportunities for international career mobility based on business needs and individual qualifications.