Scala Backend Engineer

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🌐 Portugal, Kenya, +1 more countries – Remote

🇵🇹 Portugal – Remote 🇰🇪 Kenya – Remote 🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

💵 €3k - €5k / month

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔙 Backend Engineer

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Girls For Girls Africa Mental Health Foundation

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2018

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🌍 Social Impact

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance • Social Impact

Girls For Girls Africa Mental Health Foundation is an organization focused on improving mental health across Africa. Their work involves a global community of mental health innovators including researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, and advocates. Their mission includes promoting mental health, supporting mental health integration into general healthcare, and providing innovative resources and ideas to improve mental health services. They focus on addressing mental, neurological, and substance use disorders and provide platforms for sharing knowledge and innovations in mental health services across different parts of the world.

📋 Description

• Maintain and develop new features on the software platform • Apply software engineering principles to software design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation • Ensure developed software is secure and safe regarding information security and personal data • Actively participate in meetings and projects • Coordinate with team members • Continue professional development and keep abreast of new developments • Document work clearly and understandably for future use • Participate in Agile rituals and practices as part of the tech team

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience developing Scala-based backend systems • In-depth development experience using Scala and building software from the ground up • Proven expertise in functional programming principles • Hands-on experience with the Typelevel stack, preferably Cats and Cats Effect • Experience with microservices and AWS highly preferred • Focus on software quality and scalability • Excellent spoken and written English skills • Currently based in Portugal, South Africa, or Kenya • Ability to participate in Agile rituals and practices • Successful candidates must complete reference and background screening checks

🏖️ Benefits

• Benefits and allowances tailored to your location • Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options • A personal development budget of €500 per year • Unlimited holiday days • Opportunity to shape a growing, impactful product • Culture built on trust without unnecessary rules or micromanagement