Senior Backend Spark/Scala Developer

Who We Are🚀

We are Apilia – a Poznań-based Software House founded by two passionate Java developers. Since 2009, we've been thriving in the IT market, delivering high-quality software and building lasting partnerships with Poland’s top brands.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Spark and Scala to join one of our client projects. You will be employed by us and work closely with the client’s team(Santander Bank) on exciting initiatives.

Work mode: Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office (Warsaw)

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Spark and Scala.
• Solid understanding of clean code principles, software design patterns, functional programming, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Practical experience with big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, and Hive. Knowledge of Azure Databricks will be an advantage.
• Experience working in agile software development environments.
• Strong background in data integration and management of high-volume datasets.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools (Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Sonar, Nexus, Jira).
• Proficiency in database systems such as PostgreSQL, SQL, and Hive.
• Good command of English (minimum B2+).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with orchestration tools (Control-M, Airflow).
• Scripting skills in Bash and Python.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (e.g., HP ALM).
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity and code quality tools (e.g., Sonar, Fortify).
• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing (Docker, Kubernetes, OS3, Azure, AWS).

🎁 What You Get (Besides a Warm “Hi” on Slack Every Morning)

• 💻 Equipment? You bet. Either we or the client will provide everything you need – no coding with sticks in the sand!

Co-financing for:

• 🏋️‍♂️ Multisport membership – because a good stretch after coding never hurt anyone.
• 🛡 Life insurance – life’s unpredictable, and we prefer it that way… but in a good way.
• 🩺 Private healthcare – because your health comes first (and nobody likes queues).

And that’s not all:

• 🏢 A cozy office in Poznań at Kłosowa 27 – complete with a garden and grill for sunny lunch breaks.
• 👥 A great team – seriously, we’re awesome. We share memes, support each other, and enjoy working together.
• 🎲 Board games after hours – from silly games like Dobble to strategic ones like Terraforming Mars.
• 🎉 Team events & parties – we like to hang out outside of work too, whether it's for a beer or a barbecue.