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Scala + Akka Backend Engineer Experience: 12+ Years Contract Duration: 12 Months Location: 100% Remote Budget: Up to 1 Lakh/Month Employment Type: Contract Job Summary We are looking for a highly experienced Scala + Akka Backend Engineer to join a 12-month remote project. The ideal candidate should have strong backend development experience with Scala, Akka, Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and AWS. This role requires candidates who can independently understand existing systems, explain their technical experience clearly, and contribute effectively in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Scala and Akka. Build and maintain Akka Actors, Akka Streams, Akka HTTP, and Akka Persistence based solutions. Develop and enhance Java 8+ applications and Spring Boot microservices. Design and implement secure, scalable REST APIs and backend services. Work with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB for data storage and persistence. Deploy and support applications on AWS cloud infrastructure. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and/or Azure DevOps. Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies. Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and solution design activities. Must-Have Skills 12+ years of overall software development experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 6+ years of Java 8+ development experience. 4+ years of Scala development experience. 2+ years of Akka experience, including: Akka Actors Akka Streams Akka HTTP Akka Persistence Strong experience with Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST APIs. Hands-on experience with AWS. Experience with Jenkins and/or Azure DevOps CI/CD. Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and/or DynamoDB. Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams. Candidate Requirements Must be comfortable working 100% remotely. Must be able to clearly explain projects, responsibilities, architecture, and technologies mentioned in the resume. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates should be genuinely interested and committed to completing the 12-month contract. LinkedIn profile is mandatory. Resume should be maximum 3 pages. Important We are looking for strong and committed candidates only. Please apply only if you meet the key Scala + Akka requirements and are available for the full contract duration. Apply with: Updated Resume (maximum 3 pages) LinkedIn Profile Total Experience Relevant Scala + Akka Experience Current Location Notice Period / Availability Expected Monthly Rate Compensation: 90,000.00 - 100,000.00 per month Benefits: Work from home Work Location: Remote .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.