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Scala Engineer (Senior)
  • Kraków
Scala Engineer (Senior)
Kraków, Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Polska
VirtusLab Sp. z o.o.
18. 9. 2025
Informacje o stanowisku

Scala Engineer (Senior)

Miejsce pracy: Kraków

Technologies we use

Expected

  • Scala
  • Java
  • JVM

Operating system

  • macOS

About the project

Tech Stack:

Scala 2.13, PostgreSQL, Pekko Streams, Docker, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana

Team:

Located in Switzerland and Krakow, it consists of 4-6 people and a Product Manager.

Your responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for improving scalability and performance of a distributed ledger system. This includes going deep into the application code, JVM internals, database queries, server configuration and much more. Previous performance-related work is a great plus.

Our requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Scala and its ecosystem, or extensive experience with low-level JVM internals and high-performance Java development.
  • Deep understanding of performance optimization.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
  • A pragmatic approach to problem-solving, balancing technical excellence with real-world constraints.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing to a collaborative and high-performance engineering culture.
  • Good command of English (B2/C1).

This is how we organize our work

This is how we work

  • at the clients site
  • you focus on a single project at a time
  • you can change the project
  • you have influence on the technological solutions applied
  • you have influence on the product
  • you focus on product development

Development opportunities we offer

  • conferences in Poland
  • development budget
  • industry-specific e-learning platforms
  • intracompany training
  • substantive support from technological leaders
  • technical knowledge exchange within the company

What we offer

  • Flexible hybrid work model - you decide where & when to start the work. You can work remotely or join us in one of our modern offices (Krakow, Kielce, Wroclaw), always located in the city centers. Just choose what suits you best!
  • Language lessons - we refund up to 500 PLN (per quarter) for learning all languages you would like to take! What’s more, we refund up to 1 000 PLN (per quarter) for learning the English language.
  • Virtusity – our training division - we really value the personal growth of our #VLteam. That’s why we have a rich offer of internal courses, workshops, etc. (technical, as well as soft skills training) conducted by our employees.
  • Training Package - use our training budget and 24 paid work hours for your development. You can choose the training from our Virtusity portfolio or external conferences, courses, workshops, etc.
  • Home office reimbursement - you can rent all the necessary equipment from our offices, but you can also get up to 800 PLN financial support to set up your WFH.
  • Multisport card or MyBenefit points - do you like sports and want free unlimited admission to sports facilities in your city? Or maybe you prefer the cinema, SPA in the mountains, delicious dinner, or Allegro shopping? At VirtusLab, you decide whether you choose a sports card or vouchers for countless attractions.
  • Private healthcare - our insurers offer allows you to have free health advice, treatments, diagnostic tests, etc., in more than 1,500 clinics operating all over the country.
  • Building tech community - we run 9 meetup groups in Kraków, Kielce, and Rzeszów and support many other local initiatives. We also contribute to numerous open-source projects (world-famous solutions and create our own ones). Check out also Sphere.it - our unique platform with tech videos and online events.

Benefits

  • sharing the costs of sports activities
  • private medical care
  • sharing the costs of foreign language classes
  • sharing the costs of professional training & courses
  • remote work opportunities
  • flexible working time
  • integration events

VirtusLab Sp. z o.o.

VirtusLab is a leading European software consulting and engineering company, home to over 350 EU-based professionals. Our mission is to craft clean code and practical solutions with precision and purpose. We foster a dynamic culture rooted in strong engineering, a sense of ownership, and transparency, empowering our team. As part of the expanding VirtusLab Group, we offer a compelling environment for those seeking to make a substantial impact in the software industry within a forward-thinking organization.

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