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Samprasoft

Java Developer

Pittsburgh, PA

$47.75 - $61.75/hr

Scala is a plus * Ability to mentor junior developers is a big plus * Hands on development (60-70%+ will be hands on development in this role) * Financial services industry experience is a plus but ...

Intelletec

BackEnd Engineer (Mid Level)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K/yr

They are looking to add a number of (Junior) Back End Engineers to the team immediately. The Role ... Experience in Java (but will consider Python, Go & Scala) * MySQL/PostgreSQL/Oracle, * AWS or other ...

Intelletec

BackEnd Engineer (Mid Level)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K/yr

They are looking to add a number of (Junior) Back End Engineers to the team immediately. The Role ... Experience in Java (but will consider Python, Go & Scala) * MySQL/PostgreSQL/Oracle, * AWS or other ...

Collabera

Java Hadoop Developer

Eagan, MN

You will also mentor junior developers. Required skills: Strong in Java 8, experience in designing and implementing Java solutions Should be able to code in Scala Knowledge of Gradle Solid ...

Navtech, Inc.

Java Developer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$49.75 - $64.50/hr

... guide junior developers, including code reviews, best practices, pattern reviews EDUCATION ... Scala) • Knowledge of distributed services (e.g., REST, SOAP) • Working experience with ...

Winaxis

Sr. Data Engineer with GCP

Bentonville, AR · On-site

$60/hr

... Skills - Scala, Python, Spark - GCP Cloud Services (Dataproc, GCS, BigQuery) - Apache Airflow ... existing systems. - Mentor junior engineers and lead design reviews/standups. - Groom and ...

Navtech, Inc.

Java Backend Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$48.50 - $63/hr

Mentor, support, and guide junior developers, including code reviews, best practices, pattern ... Proficient developing enterprise development languages (e.g., Java, Server-Side JavaScript, Scala)

Software Technology Inc

Data Engineer

Kings Mills, OH · On-site

$107K - $129K/yr

Data Engineer The Data Engineer works within the ETL and Operations team to build high quality data ... Ability to help others and mentor junior resources Nice to have: * Spark * Scala * Git * Shell ...

CEDENT

Azure Databricks Engineer (Dallas, TX)

Dallas, TX

$54.50 - $67.50/hr

Mentor and guide junior engineers and team members in best practices related to Azure Databricks ... Scala, or Java. Experience with SQL-based querying and optimizations. Cloud & DevOps: Strong ...

Cedent

Azure Databricks Engineer (Dallas, TX)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$54.50 - $67.50/hr

Mentor and guide junior engineers and team members in best practices related to Azure Databricks ... Scala, or Java. * Experience with SQL-based querying and optimizations. * Cloud & DevOps : * Strong ...

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior scala developer in the United States is $88,976.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Junior Scala Developer, you need a solid understanding of Scala programming, functional programming principles, and foundational software engineering concepts, often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with build tools like SBT, version control systems like Git, and familiarity with frameworks such as Akka or Play are valuable assets. Strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and effective teamwork and communication skills will set you apart in this collaborative environment. These skills and qualities are essential to contribute meaningfully to development projects, adapt to evolving technologies, and support team goals.

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As a Junior Scala Developer, you'll typically work on developing and maintaining backend services, APIs, or data processing pipelines using Scala and related technologies. Your daily tasks may include writing and testing code, reviewing pull requests, fixing bugs, and participating in team meetings or agile sprints. You'll often collaborate with senior developers, QA testers, and product managers to deliver features and solve technical challenges. The role provides an excellent opportunity to learn best practices, improve your coding skills, and gain hands-on experience with real-world Scala applications.

What is a Junior Scala Developer job?

A Junior Scala Developer is an entry-level software engineer specializing in the Scala programming language. They typically assist in writing, testing, and maintaining code for applications, often working under the guidance of senior developers. Their responsibilities may include functional programming, working with frameworks like Akka or Play, and integrating with databases or big data technologies. Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn are crucial for growth in this role.

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BackEnd Engineer (Senior Level)

Intelletec

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$180K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Intelletec are partnering with an Innovative FinTech company in the Bay area who are redefining how money moves using blockchain technology, to help small businesses compete with large corporations, while improving underserved markets.  

Our client has got big plans in 2017 and they are rapidly building out there Engineering team to accomplish them all.  They are looking to add a number of (Junior) Back End Engineers to the team immediately.  

Job Description

The Role

  • As a Back End Engineer (junior), you'd be responsible for building consumer facing apps (web or mobile) that can scale,
  • Designing & scaling REST APIs in a distributed SOA system
  • Lead new technologies and bring ideas to push boundaries
Qualifications

Skills

  • You must have 10+ years of Back end development experience 
  • Experience in Java (but will consider Python, Go & Scala)
  • MySQL/PostgreSQL/Oracle,
  • AWS or other Cloud platforms,
  • It would be great if you have experience in SpringBoot, Redis & Cassandra
Additional Information

They are paying a competitive base salary of up to $180k for Junior positions plus an excellent benefits package

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