Senior Scala Engineer

Summary

Join airfocus, a Lucid Software company, and be part of a successful team building the world’s first modular product management and roadmapping platform. As a backend engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain server-side logic, databases, and APIs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, review and test peer work, integrate frontend interfaces with backend APIs, and troubleshoot backend issues. The position offers a hybrid workplace with flexible hours, opportunities for personal growth, and a competitive compensation package. The company values teamwork, innovation, and individual empowerment. The tech stack includes Scala, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kubernetes.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience as a backend engineer
• Experience with Scala
• Familiarity with Swagger or other API testing tools
• Experience in modern HTTP Rest APIs
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Agile mindset
• Working autonomously as well as being a team player
• You have a strong command of coding best practices and could confidently articulate your stance on the tabs vs. spaces debate in a technical discussion

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex software applications using Scala
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements and utilize synergies
• Review and test the work of your peers throughout all stages of the development cycle
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate frontend interfaces with backend APIs
• Diagnose and troubleshoot backend issues, ensuring timely resolution and a seamless user experience
• Build and maintain integrations for 3rd party tools into our architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker
• Experience with Node.JS, Typescript and/or React.js

Benefits

• Hybrid workplace: Work from our awesome Hamburg or Lucid’s Amsterdam office, or anywhere in Germany or the Netherlands!
• Flexible working hours
• Boost your personal development in an environment that encourages continuous learning
• Competitive compensation
• Learning and development budget
• Healthy (and non-healthy!) snacks and beverages on site
• Recurring virtual events and annual airfolks meet-ups