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    Scala Team Lead

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    Published on November 15, 2025
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    Job Description

    GR8 Tech is a leading B2B provider of iGaming solutions that empowers operators to grow, lead, and win.

    We deliver high-impact, full-cycle tech solutions designed to scale. From seamless integration and expert consulting to long-term operational support, our platform powers millions of active players and drives real business growth. It’s more than just a product — it’s the iGaming Platform for Champions, built for those who play to lead.

    We know the game and how to take it to the next level. With 1000+ talented professionals on board, we don't just build tech — we build success stories for iGaming operators all over the world. 

    Our ambition drives us, our people make it real. Join us and be part of building champion-level success!

    Our team is developing a high-load, transaction-processing platform handling over 605 million transactions daily, with rapid growth. The project is being built from scratch using the latest technology stack, with a focus on dynamically scalable microservices and clustered architecture. We are dedicated to TDD and Agile methodologies and are seeking a skilled Scala Developer with a passion for precision and best practices. Remote from the EU or hybrid/remote from our offices and hubs (Warsaw, Limassol, Yerevan, Prague, Chisinau).

    About our product:
    The platform is built on an event-sourcing approach, featuring a dynamically scalable microservices architecture with a cluster-based deployment. Designed with a strong focus on high availability and partition tolerance to ensure resilience, real-time processing, and seamless scalability for complex transaction flows.

    Tech Stack:

    Application Development: Scala, Akka(Clustering, Sharding, Persistence, Distributed Data), Play.
    Data Streaming and Storage: Apache Kafka, Cassandra(multi-DC), Amazon S3.
    Build and Continuous Integration: SBT, GitLab CI.
    Container Orchestration: Kubernetes.

    What You’ll Be Driving:

    • Driving the definition and implementation of new architecture for our entire eco-system, ensuring all solutions are built for long-term scalability and efficiency;
    • Act as a mentor to employees, facilitating their professional growth and advancing the team's overall technical skill level
    • Delivering reliable and maintainable software, emphasizing solid design principles and thorough code reviews;
    • Designing and implementing new features for a high-load transaction processing platform;
    • Continuously improving and optimizing existing systems and processes;
    • Collaborating across teams to deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions;
    • Contributing to the platform’s architecture and scalability in a cloud environment;
    • Designing, developing, and deploying microservices within an Agile framework.

    What Makes You a GR8 Fit:

    • Leading team(-s) for 2+ years as both a Leader and a Manager;
    • 3+ years of experience with Scala;
    • 5+ years of experience with Java;
    • Strong knowledge of Scala and its ecosystem (e.g., sbt, Akka, Play Framework);
    • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and functional programming principles;
    • Understanding how the JVM, JDK/JRE, and accompanying technologies work;
    • Proficiency in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and hands-on experience with Kafka;
    • Collaborative mindset and fast learner.

    Why You’ll Love Working Here:

    Benefits Cafeteria

    An annual fixed budget that you can use based on your needs and lifestyle. You decide how to allocate it:

    • Sports – gym, yoga, or any activity to keep you active;
    • Medical – insurance and wellness services;
    • Mental health– therapy or coaching support;
    • Home office – ergonomic furniture, gadgets, and tools;
    • Languages – courses to improve or learn new skills.

    Work-life 

    • Parental support with paid maternity/paternity leave and monthly childcare allowance;
    • 20+ vacation days, unlimited sick leave, and emergency time off;
    • Remote-first setup with full tech support and coworking compensation;
    • Regular team events – online, offline, and offsite;
    • Learning culture with internal courses, career development programs, and real growth opportunities.

    Our Culture & Core Values

    GR8 Tech culture is how we win. Behind every bold idea and breakthrough is a foundation of trust, ownership, and a growth mindset. We move fast, stay curious, and always keep it real, with open feedback, room to experiment, and a team that’s got your back.

    • FUELLED BY TRUST: we’re open, honest, and have each other’s backs;
    • OWN YOUR GAME: we take initiative and own what we do;
    • ACCELER8: we move fast, focus smart, and keep it simple;
    • CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: we grow through challenges and stay curious;
    • BULLETPROOF: we’re resilient, ready, and always have a plan.

    To keep things efficient, please apply only for roles that closely match your experience.