Colombia Specialist Engineer - Scala Developer

At Globant, we are working to make the world a better place, one step at a time. We enhance business development and enterprise solutions to prepare them for a digital future. With a diverse and talented team present in more than 30 countries, we are strategic partners to leading global companies in their business process transformation.

We seek a Scala Developer who shares our passion for innovation and change. This role is critical to to join a high-impact financial services project building mission-critical platforms and scalable cloud-native systems. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, working on distributed systems, and delivering reliable backend services that support real business outcomes.

What will help you succeed:

• Strong background in Scala backend development

• Critical requirement: hands-on experience with Akka and ZIO

• Experience designing APIs and cloud-native services

• Solid understanding of databases (SQL or NoSQL)

• Experience with automated testing and clean architecture principles

🔹 What you’ll do

• Build high-performance backend services and APIs

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams on investment-related platforms

• Participate in code reviews and agile ceremonies

• Support integrations and production reliability

Location: Open to candidates across LATAM (fully remote).

Hiring model: Available as direct payroll (employee) or contractor.

At Globant, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a thriving and inclusive environment for all employees and candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know by applying through our Career Site or contacting your assigned recruiter.

We may use AI and machine learning technologies in our recruitment process. Compensation is determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion and Globant’s Benefits.