Senior Scala/Java Engineer

Senior Scala Backend Engineer

Ryz Labs is looking for a skilled Senior Scala Backend Engineer to join a dynamic technology team in the financial industry. This role involves designing and implementing server-side applications that handle complex data and integrate with various systems. You will be working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that enhances our ability to provide exceptional financial services.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in backend development with Scala.
• Experience with functional programming and design patterns.
• Familiarity with frameworks and libraries such as Akka, Play, or Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of database management and performant SQL.
• Proficiency in designing RESTful APIs and integrating with external APIs.
• Solid understanding of software engineering practices and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

About RYZ Labs:

RYZ Labs is a startup studio built in 2021 by two lifelong entrepreneurs. The founders of RYZ have worked at some of the world's largest tech companies and some of the most iconic consumer brands. They have lived and worked in Argentina for many years and have decades of experience in Latam.

What brought them together is the passion for the early phases of company creation and the idea of attracting the brightest talents in order to build industry-defining companies in a post-pandemic world.

Our teams are remote and distributed throughout the US and Latam. They use the latest cutting edge technologies in cloud computing to create applications that are scalable and resilient. We aim to provide diverse product solutions for different industries, planning to build a large number of startups in the upcoming years.

At RYZ, you will find yourself working with autonomy and efficiency, owning every step of your development. We provide an environment of opportunities, learning, growth, expansion and challenging projects. You will deepen your experience while sharing and learning from a team of great professionals and specialists.

Our values and what to expect:

• Customer First Mentality - every decision we make should be made through the lens of the customer.
• Bias for Action - urgency is critical, expect that the timeline to get something done is accelerated.
• Ownership - step up if you see an opportunity to help, even if not your core responsibility.
• Humility and Respect - be willing to learn, be vulnerable, and treat everyone that interacts with RYZ with respect.
• Frugality - being frugal and cost conscious helps us do more with less.
• Deliver Impact - get things done in the most efficient way.
• Raise our Standards - always be looking to improve our processes, our team, our expectations. Status quo is not good enough and never should be.