This position requires candidates to be based in the EU.
Role Overview: About the Client Our client is transforming the world of alternative investments, making them accessible to a broader range of investors. Traditionally, private funds and other alternative assets have been available only to institutional players due to their complexity and regulatory barriers. They change that by providing a cutting-edge platform that simplifies access, management, and distribution of these investment opportunities. About the Role As a Senior Scala Engineer, you’ll be part of the team building the core backend systems that power the client’s investment platform. Your mission will be to design and develop high-performance, scalable, and reliable distributed services that enable seamless data flow and financial transactions at scale.
You’ll contribute to the architecture of microservices and real-time data pipelines, applying functional programming principles and leveraging technologies like Akka, Play Framework, and streaming frameworks such as Spark or Flink. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll help shape technical direction and ensure the platform continues to deliver secure, robust, and efficient solutions for the global investment community.
More information about us — [meet INSART]
Please note that only candidates based in the EU will be considered for this role.
Role Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain robust backend systems using Scala, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability. * Participate in designing distributed systems and microservices architectures. Contribute to decisions on frameworks, libraries, and best practices. * Write clean, testable, and maintainable code. Promote functional programming principles and ensure code quality through code reviews and unit/integration tests. * Identify bottlenecks and optimize application performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
Role Requirements: * 4+ years working with Scala * Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MongoDB) * Experience with functional programming paradigms * Experience with Akka, Play Framework, or ZIO ecosystem * Strong communication skills with English B2+ for direct cooperation with the client * Project starter mindset with ability to work independently and take ownership in a changing environment. * Strong curiosity to the fintech domain.
Nice to have: * Experience in fintech, banking, or payment systems * Knowledge of data streaming and real-time analytics * Exposure to Big Data frameworks (Spark, Flink)
Interview Process * Intro Call with Recruiter (45 min) * Technical Interview (up to 60 min) * Client Interview (up to 60 min)
What sets us apart? Here are just a few reasons why this position is a standout opportunity:
Opportunity for Growth: As part of our dynamic and fast-growing team, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact and grow your career in exciting new directions.
Remote Mode: You can have a fully comfortable mode, just stick to deadlines and attend team meetings.
️ Flexible Schedule: Our cooperation will not have an impact on the work-life balance — this is the most important thing for us. In INSART we are committed to making cooperation enjoyable and comfortable first.
Innovation: We’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, so you’ll have the chance to join cutting-edge projects and technologies.
Diversity and Inclusion: We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and successful team. We welcome people of all backgrounds and experiences to join us.
Collaborative Environment: You’ll stay closely with our talented developers to ensure that our products and features are thoroughly tested and of the highest quality.
Free Learning: We believe in continuous learning and development, so we provide free access to a variety of online learning resources to help you stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.
Join us!
Our Youtube channel: youtu.be/4sTbBCsAFRQ
Our Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/insart
Looking forward to having a mutually interesting conversation with you!
