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Scala Developer (Mid-Level)

Remote
Docker SQL PostgreSQL Kafka MongoDB gRPC GCP API Elasticsearch Scala MySQL Kubernetes Redis Android
Description

About Samsung Food

At Samsung Food, we’re trying to build a more sustainable future by inspiring home cooks everywhere to tackle holistic health through nutrition and reduce food waste. We’re a fully-owned, independently-operated Samsung subsidiary (acquired in 2019) primed to grow on top of Samsung’s global resources and hardware ecosystem. We are passionate about what we build and who we build for within one of the world’s largest corporations to bring our highly-rated native app experiences to tens of millions of TVs, wearables, and kitchen appliances in the years to come.

Samsung Food has a 4.8 star rating on both the iOS and Android store, was included in Google Play’s Best of 2020 Everyday Essentials list, has been featured on the Apple app store numerous times, and was nominated for a 2021 Webby Award. 

We’re a remote-first, globally distributed team of 100+ people based across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and everywhere in between. We’ve been fully distributed since 2016 and pioneered many of the practices which are commonplace in remote workplaces today.

Learn more about how we build a team who works together.

About the role

We are looking for a Mid-Level Scala Developer to join our team, focusing on building and enhancing product features for Samsung Food on web, mobile, and Samsung Devices. You’ll be involved in all phases of development, from solution design to deploying artifacts in production.

This is a full-time remote contractor role.


Our Tech Stack:

Languages/Frameworks: Scala, ZIO, Cats, Circe, fs2, Finagle

Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Elasticsearch

Communication: gRPC, Kafka, Thrift, Google PubSub

Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Google Cloud


Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain product features aligned with user needs and company goals, ensuring high code quality and consistency by adhering to coding standards and style guides.
  • Reduce technical debt and enhance system functionality, actively monitoring metrics and addressing alerts or test failures.
  • Drive design documentation and participate in architecture discussions with some guidance from the Engineering Manager, including writing and reviewing design documents.
  • Support team members by sharing knowledge, offering solutions, and providing constructive feedback in reviews.
  • Adhere to and proactively suggest improvements for team and company processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency, and challenging existing practices when beneficial.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing insights on product requirements and system improvements.
  • Manage time effectively, meeting task estimates and communicating any risks to deadlines or deliverables in advance.
  • Regularly consult and contribute to the team knowledge base and documentation, ensuring information is current and accessible.


Required Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience in Scala development.
  • 3-5 years of professional software development experience.
  • Proficiency in functional programming libraries (e.g., Cats, Cats-Effect, ZIO).
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
  • Familiar with caches (eg Redis)
  • Hands-on experience with distributed systems and REST API development.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and message brokers (Kafka, Google PubSub, RabbitMQ).
  • Working proficiency in English.
  • Please include a GitHub profile or a link to code examples in your CV.
  • Experience with gRPC or Thrift would be a plus.


Soft Skills Required

  • Ability to work effectively within a remote, distributed team. You proactively share knowledge and communicate clearly and constructively to support team success and foster a positive culture.
  • Openness to change and commitment to continuous learning. You take ownership of delivering high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and proactively addressing challenges.
  • Strong cross-team communication skills. You provide clear, actionable feedback and seek assistance when needed to overcome challenges.
  • Proactive in sharing progress and keeping the Engineering Manager informed. You highlight any slowdowns, remain mindful of task estimates, deadlines, the roadmap, and overall deliverables.

 

Location

Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with flexibility, though overlap with GMT time-zones is ideal.


What We Offer

  • Contract-based, full-time role (40 hours/week, depending on workload) with a long-term commitment.
  • 100% remote work.
  • Join a supportive and dynamic team. In 2024, Samsung Food was recognized as a Most Loved Workplace® by the Best Practice Institute (BPI) for our outstanding team culture.
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