Senior Scala Developer

Xebia is a global AI-first, digital transformation, and engineering partner with over 25 years of experience and a team of 5,000 professionals across 16 countries. The company specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Products, focusing on engineering excellence and a people-first culture. In the CEE region, Xebia has nearly 1,000 experts delivering modern applications, data platforms, and AI solutions for various clients, using technologies like AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake.

• 5+ years of commercial experience in Scala backend development
• Strong experience building and maintaining scalable backend applications
• Solid background in system performance tuning and optimization
• Practical experience using AI-powered assistants (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity, quality, or decision-making in software delivery
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues
• Strong understanding of backend engineering best practices and software design principles
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Good command of English (minimum B2 level)
• Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required

Nice to have:

• Experience applying GenAI in a structured way within the SDLC, including defined workflows, prompt patterns, or tool integrations embedded into daily work
• Interest in and familiarity with emerging AI-driven practices (e.g. agent-based workflows, automation patterns, AI-augmented development) with willingness to explore beyond standard approaches

• Designing, developing, and enhancing backend services using Scala
• Optimizing the performance, scalability, and reliability of large-scale applications
• Investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues affecting production systems
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and implement effective solutions
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering practices and code quality
• Supporting knowledge sharing and mentoring less experienced engineers

Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required.