Scala Engineer (Growth)

Caesars Entertainment•Jersey City, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Scala Engineer to join our team and work on our retention platforms, such as the Sports Bonus Engine, Refer a Friend, and Caesars Rewards. These critical platforms process millions of events to reward our customers in real time. As a Scala Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and building robust backend systems that support our engagement and retention of customers. This role will be hybrid, in the Jersey City office, 3 times per week. Candidates must also be willing to come on-site to complete the onboarding process as designated by the hiring team.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 2 years of professional experience with Scala.
Strong knowledge of functional programming principles and practices.
Experience with real-time systems, high-throughput APIs, and low-latency data processing.
Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Proficiency in working with databases, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (e.g., Cassandra, Redis).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering clean, maintainable code.
Must be available for rotational on-call duty every 4-6 weeks to provide 24hr cover for major incidents, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Build high-quality software in Scala, which is easily maintained due to high unit test coverage and reliable end-to-end automation coverage.
Continuously refactor code to simplify the implementation and address performance concerns
Collaborate with senior engineers to implement scalable and reliable solutions for real-time customer engagement and rewarding systems.
Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to develop features that enhance user experience and system capabilities.
Debug and resolve technical issues across the retention platform.
Analyze system performance and implement optimizations for speed and reliability.
Work within a cross-functional team, including AQA, Front-end, iOS and DevOps engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards and knowledge sharing.
Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
Support the hiring of future colleagues