We are looking for a Lead Scala Developer to join our team. You will have the opportunity to drive the development of resilient software solutions for our clients. This role provides a platform to work with a diverse, global team and contribute to forward\-thinking technology initiatives. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Maintain and improve essential services that underpin client operations * Resolve production issues by addressing bugs and implementing enhancements * Guide and mentor team members, helping to eliminate barriers to productivity * Develop and maintain technical documentation for workflows * Collaborate with colleagues across US and EU time zones * Partner with engineers to collect requirements and influence the team’s development roadmap * Embrace and learn new programming languages, tools, and technologies as needed **Requirements** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline * Minimum 5 years of experience in software development * At least one year of experience leading and managing development teams * Strong proficiency in Scala, with additional experience in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript * Experience building and scaling high\-throughput applications * Ability to contribute to project discovery, design, and implementation * Willingness to work collaboratively in an Agile team as both a leader and mentor * Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, at B2\+ level or higher **Nice to have** * Experience working with PHP * Experience using Go Language * Knowledge of gRPC **We offer** * Learning Culture \- We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally * Health Coverage \- Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family * Visual Benefit \- Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200\.000 COP for any visual health expenses * Life Insurance Plan \- We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full\-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone. * Medical Leave Coverage \- We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us * Professional Growth Opportunities \- We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally * Stock Option Purchase Plan \- As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization * Additional Income \- Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways * Community Benefit \- You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams! *Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.* EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi\-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting\-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.