Senior Scala Developer - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Senior Scala Developer to join our dynamic team, working on cutting-edge search technologies that power intelligent and scalable information retrieval systems. This Senior Scala Developer remote position allows you to work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi, or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

What You'll Do

• Design scalable search components using Scala 2 and the Play Framework.
• Develop and maintain Pattern Matching APIs with Python.
• Implement query translation modules using Java.
• Support and extend Elasticsearch plugins for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to deploy and manage AWS infrastructure including EC2.
• Troubleshoot and optimize search performance in distributed systems.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
• Ensure high availability and scalability of search services.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards.
• Document system designs and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Strong programming experience with Scala 2 and Java with 3+ years of experience.
• Solid experience with the Play Framework for Java.
• Proven experience in Elasticsearch plugin development and support.
• Familiarity with search algorithms, indexing, and query processing.
• Experience with DevOps practices and AWS services, especially EC2.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English at B2+ level.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and semantic search.
• Background in information retrieval and search relevance tuning.
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Python.

What We Offer

• Remote work from anywhere in Georgia.
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year.
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries.
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical & family care package.
• Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate).
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Get Abstract.
• Free English classes with certified teachers.

Join us as a Senior Scala Developer remote and contribute your expertise to deliver high-performance search solutions. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.