Scala Engineer

As a Scala Engineer at Kunai, your primary responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting technical solutions using Scala in an Agile environment. You'll work with immutable, distributed systems and data streaming, ensuring the delivery of quality and well-tested code. You'll also collaborate closely with other team members across the tech stack, motivating those around you to achieve technical excellence.

To be considered for the Scala Engineer role at Kunai, you should have at least 4 years of professional application development experience, specifically with functional Scala. Experience with the ZIO Framework and a solid background in AWS, including DynamoDB, are also essential. Additional qualifications can include experience with other functional programming languages, fintech exposure, and a strong grasp of performance tuning and monitoring.

Working as a Scala Engineer at Kunai means being part of a friendly, innovative, and collaborative environment. We value diversity and encourage creativity in problem-solving. Our culture is driven by a commitment to client success and employee growth, where everyone’s ideas are valued, and experimenting with new technologies is part of the job. Expect a challenging yet fun workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Kunai is dedicated to empowering Scala Engineers through continuous learning and growth opportunities. We provide access to the latest technologies, workshops, and conferences tailored to enhance technical skills. Moreover, our collaborative culture encourages knowledge sharing, mentorship, and hands-on projects that foster professional development in a supportive environment aimed at overcoming technical challenges.

As a Scala Engineer at Kunai, you'll engage with a variety of exciting projects across the fintech landscape. This includes developing solutions for clients in banking and payments, creating scalable applications, and working on innovative data streaming and backend systems. Each project offers the opportunity to apply your Scala expertise and be part of groundbreaking solutions that redefine technology in finance.

When answering this question, share specific projects or applications you have developed using Scala. Highlight your proficiency with functional programming concepts, such as immutability and higher-order functions, detailing how these concepts influenced your project's design and outcomes.

In your response, focus on the specific AWS services you've utilized, such as DynamoDB or Lambda. Describe how you integrated these services into your projects and any challenges you faced when deploying applications on the cloud, along with how you overcame them.

Discuss your approach to software testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and using tools like ScalaTest or similar frameworks. Explain how you prioritize writing tests and how they fit into your development workflow to ensure code quality.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to outline a specific situation where you tackled a tough problem. Describe the context, your responsibilities, the actions you took, and how your solution benefited the project or team.

Share your strategies for continuous learning, whether through online courses, attending industry conferences, joining coding communities, or reading technical blogs. Highlight how staying informed has positively impacted your coding skills and project contributions.

Emphasize the importance of teamwork in software development. Discuss your experiences in Agile teams, how you communicate with different stakeholders, and any collaborative tools or practices you use to foster effective teamwork.

Explain your methodology for identifying performance bottlenecks in applications. This could include profiling tools, monitoring systems, and optimizations you've implemented. Provide examples to demonstrate your understanding and application of performance tuning.

Tailor your response by aligning your skills and values with Kunai's mission of innovation and customer success. Share your relevant experiences, technical skills in Scala and AWS, and your passion for tackling challenges in the fintech space, showcasing your enthusiasm for contributing to the team.

Provide a brief overview of the ZIO Framework, highlighting its features such as resource safety, concurrency, and immutable data structures. Discuss how ZIO enhances developer productivity and leads to cleaner, more maintainable code, possibly referencing any projects where you've successfully implemented it.

Discuss the Agile principles you follow, such as iterative development, daily stand-ups, and sprint retrospectives. Share how you've successfully applied these strategies in previous projects to enhance team communication and improve project outcomes.