Skills

Communication TypeScript Scala MongoDB DevOps Docker Kubernetes Databases react AWS PostGres

Job Specifications

Job Title: Senior Scala Engineer (SC Cleared required)

Location: Remote with occasional on-site as required.

Start Date: Immediate, realistically early January

Contract Type: Contract

We are looking for a new Senior Scala Developer to join a new engineering team that is being formed to transition a suite of premium internal services into a new SAS environment.

The role focuses predominantly on Back End Scala engineering, with some Front End exposure using React.

*The successful candidate must be holding active SC Clearance*

Key Responsibilities

Develop Back End services using Scala (v2) and Play Framework
Support the rebuild and transition of internal Border services into SAS
Deliver clean, testable, production-grade code
Work with Front End technologies such as React, Typescript, and Scala.js when needed
Build automated tests using ScalaTest, testkits, and Mockito
Collaborate across engineering and product teams to implement new features
Work with Postgres and MongoDB databases
Contribute to DevOps workflows across Docker, Kubernetes, Sysdig, and AWS
Support KT, documentation, and overall team onboarding readiness

Required Skills & Experience

Strong commercial experience with Scala
Experience with Play Framework and ScalaTest
Familiarity with React, Typescript, and modern Front End tooling
Understanding of containerisation and cloud environments (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS)
Experience with Postgres and/or MongoDB
Ability to work in secure environments (SC clearance required or eligibility)
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in new team setups

This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy impactful engineering work within high-security, high-availability environments.

About the Company

Since 2004, The Montash Group have worked to scale leading tech teams across the globe. Offering four unique service areas, the Montash Group are your specialists in niche tech requirements. We operate industry agnostic while supporting organizations of all sizes. Montash's core offering is local sourcing and placing freelance and/or permanent specialists for your tech teams. Operating on a remote-first approach, Remobi augments existing or new tech teams nearshore and our in- house solution teams provide consultation and E2... Know more