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Senior Software Engineer (Platform/Scala)

Sprout General Referrals
Location
Remote Poland
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4 years experience developing and supporting software in a production environment
  • 3 years experience programming in object oriented languages such as Scala or other JVM languages
  • 3 years experience with functional programming paradigms and ecosystems (e.g., Scala Cats, ZIO)
  • Professional English proficiency in verbal and written communication
  • Based in or near Kraków, with occasional availability to work from the office
Nice to have
  • 3 years experience developing and supporting scalable, distributed backend services
  • 3 years experience working with SQL databases and relational databases
  • Professional Polish proficiency in verbal and written communication
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Sprout Social, you'll be part of a collaborative engineering team focused on building, scaling, and monitoring the platform using technologies like Scala, Python, and MySQL. Your daily responsibilities will include partnering with product managers and designers, improving processes, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring the quality of project deliverables. You'll have opportunities to diversify your skills by moving between teams within the company.

Benefits
  • Stock Ownership (RSUs): Eligibility for Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Generous Paid Time Off: 26 paid days off annually, in addition to bank holidays and extra company-wide 'Rest & Recharge' days.
  • Paid Parental Leave: 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA): An annual $600 USD fund for personal well-being.
  • Remote & Hybrid Work Support: A flexible, remote-first model with a home office setup stipend and monthly internet reimbursement.
  • Mental Health & well-being: Access to dedicated mental health resources and wellness programs.
Things to weigh
  • Salary range provided is based on a B2B contract, which may not suit all candidates.
  • The role requires occasional office presence in Kraków, which may not be ideal for fully remote candidates.
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