Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Scala)

Architus specialises in connecting leading UK and US businesses with top EU engineering talent, helping build high-performing technology teams and establish presence overseas. With offices in London and Vilnius, Architus has a strong track-record and impressive list of clients such as Invesco, Tide, Capital Group, Schroders, BNP Paribas, and HSBC.

The Opportunity

Architus is partnering with a leading UK energy company to help build a significant presence in Lithuania. With a reputation for innovation, the company is tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems by creating better energy systems for the planet and for everyone on it.

This is an exciting time to join, as the company is expanding rapidly and offers numerous opportunities for professional development. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a tangible difference in the world through cutting-edge technology, all driven by a dynamic and entrepreneurial spirit.

About the team

You will be joining a team that is part of the largest strategic transformation in the companies history, developing greenfield target state technology and innovative solutions for over 4 million customers.

You will be part of an autonomous Product team grouped with several other teams under a common Fintech domain which includes Energy Trading, Payments and Exports. You will be working alongside teammates in Lithuania, while also collaborating with colleagues in the UK.

What You’ll be doing

You will be a key member of an agile engineering team, working on strategic projects including helping to build API-first services that form part of a new target architecture. You will have the opportunity to contribute towards building and scaling customer products and services, collaborating with other Engineering and Mobile, DevOps and Data teams.

You'll engage with cutting edge technologies and utilize CI/CD pipelines built with Terraform and Kubernetes on GCP. You'll navigate complex challenges and drive development process improvements, working with your team to achieve common objectives. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a real difference in an international business.

Requirements

• Strong experience in backend or full-stack development
• Strong knowledge of Scala
• Experience with the Typelevel stack (we use Cats, Cats-Effect, Http4s, FS2)
• Experience with Kafka or/and Event-based architecture
• Experience or interest in Infrastructure and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Experience using a cloud-native development approach with GCP or AWS
• Exposure to implementing and consuming APIs
• Proven experience in a fast-paced growth environment
• Passion for product and user experience, along with strong commercial thinking.
• Willing to own code from development to production
• Familiarity with Test Driven Development (TDD) is beneficial
• Fluent English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills

What You'll Get in Return

• Salary: Depending on experience
  Senior position: from €6,500/month gross;
  Lead position: from €8,000/month gross.

• Career Growth: Fast-track your career with exciting opportunities to work with cutting-edge tech in a global environment.
• Holidays: Enjoy extra vacation days to recharge and unwind.
• Workation: Work from anywhere in the world for up to 90 days per year.
• Flexibility: Benefit from hybrid working options for a healthy work-life balance.
• Workplace: A modern, pet-friendly office equipped with parking and plenty of snacks to keep you fueled and productive.
• Team Environment: A dynamic, collaborative, and friendly working atmosphere.
• Perks: Enjoy additional health insurance, plan for the future with 3rd-pillar pension benefits, and perform at your best with high-spec hardware.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and let’s create something amazing together. We look forward to meeting the next Architus star!