#Hiringnow We are actively hiring (Scala Software Engineers with Play framework and Slick)
We are seeking a Scala Developer with 4+ years of hands‑on experience building backend services in Scala 2.12 or 2.13 to to build and maintain high‑performance backend services, work on high‑performance APIs and distributed systems using Scala frameworks such as Play, Slick. The ideal candidates have a solid foundation and experience with modern Scala frameworks, and a passion for writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
About Railroad19, Inc.
At Railroad19, Inc, we develop customized software solutions and provide software development services. We’re a specialized team of developers and architects. As such, we only bring an “A” team to the table, through hard work and a desire to lead the industry — this is our company culture — this is what sets Railroad19 apart.
As a Railroad19 employee, you will be part of a company that values your work and gives you the tools you need to succeed. Our headquarters is in Saratoga Springs, New York, but this position is 100% remote. Railroad19 provides competitive compensation and excellent benefits~ including Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401 (k).
NO 1099, C2C, Corp-to-Corp, only full-time employment.
NO Agencies.
Core Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Scala 2.12/2.13
Build RESTful APIs and microservices using frameworks such as Play Framework or Akka HTTP
Implement data access layers using Slick or other Scala‑friendly persistence tools
Write clean, testable, and efficient code
Collaborate with product, DevOps, and data engineering teams to deliver high‑quality features
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvement
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvement
Required Skills & Experience:
4+ years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in Scala 2.12 or 2.13
Experience with Play Framework, Akka, or similar Scala web frameworks
Hands‑on experience with Slick, SQL, and relational databases
Solid understanding of concepts like immutability, monads, pattern matching
Experience building REST APIs and distributed systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and concurrency
Experience with testing frameworks such as ScalaTest, Specs2, or MUnit
Passion for learning and staying current with Scala ecosystem advancements
Ability to work in an agile, fast‑paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Problem‑solver with a proactive mindset
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline; or equivalent work experience
This is a non-management position.
Nice to Have
AWS, Kafka, Docker/Kubernetes, or event‑driven systems experience
Exposure to event‑driven architectures
Interest in performance tuning and JVM internals
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
