4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Scala Developer to join our innovative team and play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in software engineering and programming languages like Scala, coupled with a collaborative mindset and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities Design high-throughput, scalable applications for complex systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and refine project requirements Create technical documentation to support design and implementation processes Lead software development projects across discovery, design, and execution phases Maintain code quality and mentor junior developers to promote best practices Test and debug thoroughly to enhance system performance Contribute to Agile workflows and participate in sprint planning sessions Engage with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals Offer technical insights to guide architectural decisions Analyze bottlenecks and propose strategies to improve system efficiency Requirements 5+ years of experience in software engineering 1+ years in a leadership role Expertise in Scala along with proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript Background in optimizing and scaling high-throughput applications Competency in methodologies for project discovery, design, and execution Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and iterative workflows Flexibility to produce and maintain technical documentation for projects Skills in team mentorship and fostering collaboration Nice to have Knowledge of PHP for backend development projects Understanding of gRPC for distributed system communication We offer International projects with top brands Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers Healthcare benefits Employee financial programs Paid time off and sick leave Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses Global career opportunities Volunteer and community involvement opportunities EPAM Employee Groups Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology, Engineering, and Business Development Industries Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at EPAM Systems by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Scala Developer” roles. Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Freelance Software Developer (Java) - AI Trainer Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia 1 day ago Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia 2 days ago Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia 3 days ago Technical Leader- Backend Engineer (Java- Kotlin) Senior Backend Developer - WDK (100% Remote - Colombia) Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia 4 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr