Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scala Engineer specializing in Kotlin to join our team in advancing the development of a next-generation Content Platform.

The platform aims to transform how we handle content ingestion, enrichment, personalization, and asset automation, ensuring scalability and innovation across all touchpoints.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal engineering and product teams to design and implement scalable components of the content platform
  • Build a unified content ingestion and publishing pipeline that integrates diverse content types like Boards, Profile Updates, and User-Generated Content
  • Enforce automated metadata tagging through content type classification, emergent categories, and embedding generation
  • Develop feedback loops for real-time content validation to enhance the publishing process
  • Enhance content discoverability and analytics by creating performance dashboards enriched with metadata insights
  • Ensure low-latency, high-performance operations within a distributed, cloud-based environment

Requirements

  • 3+years of experience in developing with Scala 3 and Kotlin
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture and scalable content management platforms
  • Experience building cloud-native solutions using AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Familiarity with content personalization techniques, automation workflows, metadata tagging, and embedding generation
  • Strong background in API development, stream processing, and working with microservices architectures
  • Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Experience with Contentful

Nice to have

  • Background in machine learning or AI-driven content recommendation systems
  • Exposure to GraphQL, gRPC, or comparable interface technologies
  • Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices and DevOps tools

Kazakhstan (Prod)

We connect like-minded people:

  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth: 

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers 
  • Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
  • Medical & family care package   
  • Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
  • Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

Kyrgyzstan (Prod)

We connect like-minded people:

  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events 

We invest in your growth: 

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
  • Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all:

  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
  • Medical & family care package   
  • Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
  • Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
  • Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

[epamgdo] Kazakhstan (Hybrid)

This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Kazakhstan, whether it's your home or well-equipped offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.

[epamgdo] Kyrgyzstan (Hybrid)

Unlock the potential of remote work in Kyrgyzstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our office in Bishkek.

[epamgdo] Kazakhstan (About EPAM)

EPAM is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In Kazakhstan, we operate across all cities with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda and work with the world's leading companies from different industries. In 2023, EPAM received the Export Excellence Award at the esteemed Digital Bridge Awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and innovation.

[epamgdo] Kyrgyzstan (About EPAM)

EPAM Kyrgyzstan is a team of technologists and innovators united by a passion for technology. In 2022, we opened our first office in Bishkek that works with the world's leading companies across many different industries. EPAM builds a continuously learning organization and helps its employees reach their full potential and achieve their professional goals through learning. Our agile methodologies, client collaboration frameworks, engineering excellence programs, and hybrid teams offer many career paths and development opportunities.