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 for UK
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.