Scala Engineer (Trading)

As a Scala Engineer (Trading) at SwissBorg, your primary responsibilities include designing backend architecture and APIs, optimizing code performance, writing automated tests for code quality, and mentoring junior developers. You’ll work closely with product teams to provide technical guidance and ensure that your solutions meet user needs.

To be a successful Scala Engineer (Trading) at SwissBorg, you should have a strong understanding of trading systems, ideally with hands-on experience in arbitrage strategies. Additionally, proficiency in Scala and a solid background in backend development, particularly in distributed systems, are essential.

As a Scala Engineer (Trading) at SwissBorg, you will work with a modern technology stack including Cats Effect 3, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and Kafka. These technologies underpin our microservices architecture, ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient solutions.

SwissBorg is committed to your career development as a Scala Engineer. The company offers a training and development budget, ensuring you have the resources to enhance your skills. You’ll also gain invaluable experience by working alongside some of the best Scala engineers in Europe, promoting both personal growth and technical mastery.

The culture at SwissBorg is built on transparency, inclusivity, and work-life balance. As a Scala Engineer, you'll find a supportive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged. The company actively promotes collaboration among talented engineers, allowing for continuous learning and sharing of ideas.

When answering this question, share your passion for programming and why Scala resonates with you. Discuss specific projects or experiences where you’ve utilized Scala to solve problems and how this aligns with your career goals.

Explain your systematic approach to problem-solving, emphasizing your analytical skills. You might include examples of how you've tackled challenges in trading systems, focusing on methodology, tools, and outcomes.

Discuss the importance of automated testing, code reviews, and adhering to coding standards. Provide examples of testing frameworks you’ve used and how these practices contributed to high-quality deployments.

Share your practical experiences with implementing and maintaining microservices. Discuss the advantages you've observed, challenges faced, and specific technologies you've utilized within microservice frameworks.

Talk about the various channels you use to stay informed—blogs, forums, conferences, or community meetups. Mention any particular resources tailored to Scala that you find especially helpful.

Utilize the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to detail a specific project. Explain your role, the challenges faced, the solutions implemented, and the final outcomes to illustrate your technical and problem-solving abilities.

Share your philosophy on mentoring, focusing on building relationships and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Include specific strategies you would use, such as pair programming or regular feedback sessions.

Discuss the potential impact of blockchain on financial systems, sharing your insights based on current trends. Highlight any relevant experiences you've had in this area that could tie back to your role.

Emphasize your time management and prioritization skills. Discuss any strategies you employ to balance speed and quality, such as breaking work into manageable tasks or using automated testing pipelines.

Outline the various strategies you use to enhance performance, such as efficient data structures, concurrency models, or leveraging Scala's functional programming features. Provide real-world examples from your previous experiences.