Scala Developer

**Want to Make Waves in Tech? GBT Solutions Is the Place to Be!🐝** **About Us:** GBT Solutions is a Portuguese technology company founded in 2018, part of the HFA Group established in 1995\. With a focus on delivering cutting\-edge solutions across various industries, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and are proud to be recognized for our commitment to excellence and innovation. **Position:** Scala Developer **Location:** Remote \| Portugal **What You’ll Do** * Design, develop, and maintain backend services using **Scala 2\.13** and **Play Framework** . * Build robust integrations with **MySQL** , **Redis** , and **AWS** services. * Optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database performance. * Write clean, maintainable, testable code following functional programming principles. * Contribute to system architecture evolution with a focus on performance and horizontal scalability. * Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and continuous improvement. * Collaborate closely with DevOps to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines. * Work in an Agile, cross‑functional environment. **What We’re Looking For** * Strong expertise in Scala * Solid experience with Play Framework or Pekko\-based stacks. * Strong SQL optimization and indexing knowledge. * Hands\-on experience with AWS. * Good understanding of CI/CD, Git, branching strategies, and PR workflows. **Nice to Have** * Experience with **Squeryl** or **Doobie** . * Familiarity with **Grafana** or **Kibana** . * Experience with large\-scale distributed systems or horizontally scalable Play/Pekko applications. **Equal Opportunity:** GBT Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or any other factor other than merit.