Senior Scala Developer with Go

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2 Locations
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Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Software • Consulting • Data Privacy
The Role
Design and implement scalable distributed software using Scala and Go. Build high-throughput, event-driven systems with Kafka, AWS, Akka, and asynchronous architectures. Develop REST APIs, support production systems, contribute to CI/CD and testing, and evaluate technical trade-offs with stakeholders. The role requires collaboration across the software development lifecycle and practical use of AI-powered development assistants.
Summary Generated by Built In

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, we help organizations design and build scalable products, platforms, and data-driven solutions. 

We specialize in Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Products, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on engineering excellence and a people-first culture.  

In the CEE region, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 experts delivering modern applications, data platforms, and AI solutions for clients such as Millennium, ING, Play, Edenred, Arabian Drilling, FedEx, Leroy Merlin, Truecaller, Volotea, Schmitz Cargobull, and many, many more. We work with leading technologies including AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake, and combine strong engineering culture with a consulting mindset and a continuous focus on growth and knowledge sharing. 

You will be:
  • Designing and implementing scalable software solutions using Scala and Go in a distributed environment.
  • Working with event-driven and asynchronous architectures using Kafka.
  • Building and supporting high-throughput systems in production.
  • Work with AWS services, including S3 and EKS, across cloud, container, database, and storage environments.
  • Contributing to the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD and testing.
  • Evaluating technical trade-offs against business requirements and collaborate with stakeholders.
Your profile:
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Scala and functional programming, with professional experience in Go or the ability to work across both Scala and Go codebases.
  • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and high-throughput production environments.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, particularly S3 and EKS.
  • Experience with Kafka and event-driven or asynchronous architectures.
  • Experience with the Lightbend ecosystem, particularly Akka.
  • Experience with Elasticsearch, Jenkins, and New Relic.
  • Good understanding of software development lifecycle, including source control, CI/CD, and different testing approaches.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Practical experience using AI-powered assistants (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity, quality, or decision-making in software delivery.

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

Nice to have:
  • Experience applying GenAI in a more 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 a willingness to explore and experiment beyond standard approaches.
Recruitment Process:

CV review – HR call – Interview – Client Interview – Decision


Skills Required

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in Scala and functional programming
  • Professional experience with Go or ability to work across Scala and Go codebases
  • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and high-throughput production environments
  • Hands-on AWS experience, particularly S3 and EKS
  • Experience with Kafka and event-driven or asynchronous architectures
  • Experience with the Lightbend ecosystem, particularly Akka
  • Experience with Elasticsearch, Jenkins, and New Relic
  • Understanding of the software development lifecycle, source control, CI/CD, and software testing approaches
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Practical experience using AI-powered assistants such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor
  • Work authorization and a work permit for the European Union region
  • Structured application of GenAI within the software development lifecycle
  • Familiarity with agent-based workflows, automation patterns, and AI-augmented development

Xebia Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Xebia and has not been reviewed or approved by Xebia.

  • Healthcare Strength — U.S. offerings include health, dental, and vision insurance alongside an Employee Assistance Program, strengthening total compensation where available.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation/PTO and paid holidays, with mentions of parental leave in certain regions, broaden time-off options and support work-life balance.
  • Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) plan with matching is noted, enhancing long-term financial benefits as part of total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta
3,254 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

We are a pioneering IT consultancy company, following 1 mission, 4 values, and 4 business principles. WHO WE ARE With over 20 years of experience, our global network of passionate technologists and pioneering craftsmen deliver cutting-edge technology and game-changing consulting to companies on the brink of transformation. Founded in 2001, Xebia was the first Dutch organization to embrace the Agile way of working, with gurus like Jeff Sutherland. Since then, we have grown from a Java company into a full-service digital consulting company with 4500+ professionals working on a worldwide ambition. We are organized in complementary chapters – teams with a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience within a particular field, such as Agile, DevOps, Data and AI, Cloud, Software Technology, Low Code, and Microsoft. We help the world’s top 250 companies and category leaders overcome digital challenges, embrace innovation, adopt new technology, and implement new business models. In addition to high-quality consulting, we also provide offshoring and nearshoring services. WHAT WE DO ★ Digital Strategy ★ DevOps and SRE ★ Agile ★ Data and AI ★ Cloud ★ Microsoft Solutions ★ Software Technology ★ Security ★ Low Code ★ Xebia Academy HOW WE ARE ORGANIZED Xebia has launched specific labels, like GoDataDriven, Binx, Xpirit, Qxperts, Stackstate, Instruqt, Xccelerated, and Xebia Academy Complementing our organic growth, other specialized companies join our successful journey and also operate within the Xebia network under their own brand name, like Appcino, coMakeIt, g-company, Oblivion, PGS Software, and SwissQ. Together we are Xebia. With 17 offices in Atlanta, San Francisco, UK, Vietnam, Canada, Amsterdam, and Hilversum (the Netherlands), Belgium, Germany, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore, Poland, Melbourne, Mexico, and Dubai. ✉️ [email protected]

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