Backend Developer – Newcastle upon Tyne

A Backend Developer is required to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Scala and the Play Framework in a Pekko-based environment. The role involves working with MySQL databases for data access optimisation, deploying and supporting services in AWS, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines alongside cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess professional backend development experience, with strong skills in Scala, functional programming, and relational databases, particularly MySQL. Experience with cloud services, distributed systems, and API design is essential, with familiarity of technologies like Redis and tools such as Git and Jenkins advantageous. The role demands collaborative problem-solving, agile working practices, and a commitment to engineering best practices to enhance platform stability and performance.