Scala Engineer (Growth)

We are seeking a highly skilled Scala Engineer to join our team and work on our retention platforms, such as the Sports Bonus Engine, Refer a Friend, and Caesars Rewards. These critical platforms process millions of events to reward our customers in real time. As a Scala Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and building robust backend systems that support our engagement and retention of customers.This role will be hybrid, in the Jersey City office, 3 times per week. Candidates must also be willing to come on-site to complete the onboarding process as designated by the hiring team.The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $170,000 USD, which is dependent on a several factors including relevant experience, geography, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k)-matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses. This role includes paid Personal Time Off and paid company holidays.At Caesars Digital, We Don’t Just Play the Game — We Set the Standard.As a proud part of Caesars Entertainment, the world’s premier gaming company with more than 80 years of sports betting leadership, Caesars Digital is Blazing The Trail in digital innovation, customer experience and industry excellence.We believe every Team Member should be treated like royalty because We Are All Caesars. This guiding principle fuels our commitment to delivering legendary service and creating unforgettable experiences for our customers.From cutting-edge digital platforms including Caesars Sportsbook, Caesars Palace Online, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Racebook, to the continuing expansion of our retail footprint and our William Hill legacy, along with powerhouse partnerships across sports and entertainment, we’re building something extraordinary. And we want you to be part of it.Ready to make your mark on the Empire?Explore our open roles and discover how you can help shape the future of gaming.Join us. Blaze the Trail. Because at Caesars Digital, We Are All Caesars.3+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 2 years of professional experience with Scala. Strong knowledge of functional programming principles and practices. Experience with real-time systems, high-throughput APIs, and low-latency data processing. Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ). Proficiency in working with databases, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (e.g., Cassandra, Redis). Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering clean, maintainable code. Must be available for rotational on-call duty every 4-6 weeks to provide 24hr cover for major incidents, including weekends and holidays Build high-quality software in Scala, which is easily maintained due to high unit test coverage and reliable end-to-end automation coverage.Continuously refactor code to simplify the implementation and address performance concernsCollaborate with senior engineers to implement scalable and reliable solutions for real-time customer engagement and rewarding systems. Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to develop features that enhance user experience and system capabilities. Debug and resolve technical issues across the retention platform. Analyze system performance and implement optimizations for speed and reliability. Work within a cross-functional team, including AQA, Front-end, iOS and DevOps engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions. Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards and knowledge sharing.Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to maintain a competitive edge. Support the hiring of future colleaguesFull timePosting Date: 2026-08-18