Our client is seeking an
experienced Scala Developer
to spearhead a new development team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of high-impact projects, drive technical direction, and shape the future of enterprise-scale digital platforms.
You’ll design, build, and maintain robust, scalable systems that power next-generation digital experiences. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll play a key role in architectural decision-making, system performance, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
If you’re passionate about solving complex problems, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to make a tangible impact through leadership and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor
a team of skilled developers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Design and implement
high-performance, scalable backend systems for enterprise deployment.
Drive architectural discussions
, shaping technical strategy and influencing system design across teams.
Collaborate
with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver impactful, reliable solutions.
Develop and maintain APIs
, server-side logic, and database integrations to ensure stability and performance.
Champion software quality
through code reviews, testing, and CI/CD best practices.
Investigate and resolve
complex production issues and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
Contribute to documentation
(design docs, RFCs, root cause analyses) and promote engineering best practices.
Lead by example
, mentoring peers and driving an inclusive, growth-oriented team culture.
Experience \& Skills
10+ years of software development experience
, including at least several years in a leadership capacity.
Proven success
leading teams
and delivering large-scale, high-impact projects.
Strong expertise in Java and Scala
with hands-on coding experience.
Deep knowledge of AWS
and cloud-native architectures.
Experience
scaling distributed systems
to handle high throughput and low latency.
Solid grasp of
software development lifecycle
, configuration management, release processes, and testing.
Ability to
influence system architecture
and make informed technical trade-offs.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for mentorship and team growth.
Track record of driving
quality, reliability, and operational excellence
at scale.
Nice to Have:
Experience with
Golang
or
Python
. Previous involvement in
engineering culture development
, hiring, or organizational design.
Why Apply?
Join a
collaborative, forward-thinking team
working with cutting-edge technologies.
Play a key leadership role in shaping high-profile enterprise solutions.
Enjoy a
flexible hybrid working model
and strong support for professional growth.
Benefits
Competitive salary with
bonus, pension, and healthcare coverage
Life insurance
, laptop, and phone provided
Access to extensive
training and certification resources
Additional perks including company discounts and on-site parking
Dublin or Letterkenny
(Hybrid – 2 days on-site, rest remote if wanted)
Permanent. Must be eligible to work in Ireland or the EU
For further details or to express interest, please contact David Coyle at 01 6351748 or via email at david@methodius.com.