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Scala Developer


Company : SoftwareMill SA


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2026-04-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are SoftwareMill - a group of various individuals: total geeks, humanists, fans of fantasy and karate, Apple and Android enthusiasts. Both our differences and shared values allow us to create one of the most employee-friendly companies in the IT industry.And it''s not just our opinion this unique culture has earned us the title of Poland''s Best Workplace in the 5099 employees category, recognized by Great Place to Work! We cooperate 100% remotely, from our homes scattered all over Poland (but not only!) .Salary ranging from 665 to 950 PLN net per day for a start100% remote company with a remote-first mindsetFull-time but not necessarily 9-17, we are flexibleProfessional development and freedom in choosing the toolset and tech stackLearning-culture expressed by SoftwareMill Academy and the technical reading clubLeadership and soft-skills in-house trainingsSmall teams without PMs, no procedures, and no other corporate ''goodies'' we all loveBest tools you need to make your work pleasurable and effective: monitor(s), workstation of your choiceDev-friendly environment with passionate and skilled people who believe in clean code and software craftsmanship - you will have a chance to meet some of them during the recruitment processInteresting projects with technologies like Scala, Akka, Zio, Cats, Slick, Blockchain, Cassandra, MongoDB, Apache KafkaWhat we expectGood Scala skills and functional programming knowledgeAbility to write clean and testable codeAt least 2 years of commercial experience in developing softwareAt least basic knowledge and understanding of the industry trends and different architecture typesGood knowledge of English is a must (both spoken and written), we work with clients from all over the world (USA, Australia, Switzerland, etc.)Polish language is required, as internally we are a Polish speaking companyNice to haveActor model and AkkaKnowledge of a second JVM languageEngagement in the IT community: personal blog, speaking at meetups/conferences, active member of StackOverflow, involvement in the open-source projectsHaving a pet-projectInterest in Big Data, Machine Learning and/or BlockchainYou can directly influence the company''s future. Our leaders are not appointed but chosen by their actions.Pay transparencyYou can feel appreciated for your extra input and clearly see what skills are rewarded.You are empowered to explore and co-create your own development path within a custom, developers-friendly promotion system.Quality time togetherWe foster true connections. You enjoy monthly integrations full of fun activities for the whole team.Company getawaysTwice a year, it''s time for a weekend away. To one of these fun-filled escapes, we bring our loved ones.Conferences refundYou get a 50% refund, and 100% if you are a speaker, for conference tickets and workshop attendance.Paid days offYou get time and resources to grow, and you''re paid when attending workshops and IT conferences.Workstation of your choiceOnly you know what type of laptop, software, or accessories can make your coding joy, so you choose it.Free English classesFeel more confident when communicating in your projects after attending our internal fun English classes.Health prioritiesDo a routine health check up once a year and get a refund. Take part in sport tournaments with your colleagues.Share your technical knowledge on a conference or our blog to win prizes in a gamified tournament.Bottom up structureOur leaders are not appointed but chosen by their teammates. Everybody can contribute to how SoftwareMill operates.Knowledge transferWe learn together for certificates, do architecture katas, read technical books, or simply help each other on a daily basis.We''ve learned that soft skills are essential and help us work better. There is always some soft skill initiative open to join.Attend internal workshops by top-notch IT experts that will help you grow as a developer.100% remote foreverYou''ll find out that remote does not mean alone. Remote-first from day 1, we''ve created a setup that enhances our daily work.Work-life balanceYou''re free to organize your workday around important family matters or other obligations if necessary.Want to meet with your project team onsite? No problem, you''ll get a budget for spending quality time together.Absolute transparencyYou have access to all information, including finances, necessary to contribute to strategic decisions.No surprises here ;) Contact us, and we''ll ask you to fill out a short questionnaire to learn more about your motivations and expectations.02Video CallLet''s chat! We''ll tell you more about us, the process, the team, and discuss your expectations. We''ll also speak a bit in English.03Technical taskHands-on work, that''s what we''re all about. You''ll tackle real tasks, whether it''s coding, setting up systems, analyzing data, or improving campaigns. And you''ll always get detailed feedback to help you grow!04Technical interviewA great opportunity to discuss your technical tasks in detail and share your experience in our industry.05Lunch meetingLet''s grab lunch and see if we''d make a great team together.What can you expect when joining usRemoteWe all work from our homes, co-working offices, or sometimes even from the Bieszczady Mountains. Remote-first from day 1, we''ve become experts in distributed workplace best practices.Bottom-up structureEveryone has the same right to voice their opinions or change the way the company works, no matter if you are a boss or a developer who joined us a month ago.TransparencyYou will know how much each of us earns or how much we spend on various things. We practice full transparency both decision-making and financial.Self-improvementYou get paid days off when you attend conferences. We also appreciate when you want to share your knowledge with others at internal knowledge sharing initiatives.We''re a company launched and led by active developers, so we understand that an SSD disc is not a whim and two large external LCD displays setup is not too much. If you need any stuff to work, you will get it.Great TeamSkills do not tell the whole story. Values play a crucial part in who we are, what we give back to the community, and who we invite on a journey with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr