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We are seeking a talented **Senior Scala Developer** to enhance and maintain our content API, manage document repositories, and integrate new data sources into our system.

You will play a key role in transforming complex content into structured formats for seamless distribution through websites and APIs.

*Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.*

**Responsibilities**
* Develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs to deliver structured government content
* Transform XML documents with XSLT for consistent standards
* Oversee and enhance Apache Airflow-based content fetching pipelines
* Upgrade and maintain a Scala-based codebase, phasing out Java where feasible
* Optimize processes to incorporate over 10 new content sources into the system
* Manage and ensure quality across 41 code repositories
* Innovate solutions for content linking and document relationship modeling
* Consolidate deployment chains to improve efficiency
* Deploy and manage scalable services using Kubernetes
* Maintain and refine Elasticsearch, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL instances

**Requirements**
* 3+ years of professional experience in Scala development (versions 2.13 and 3 preferred)
* Strong background in building REST and GraphQL APIs
* Expertise in XML document transformation, including XSLT
* Knowledge of Play Framework and sbt build tool workflows
* Proficiency with Elasticsearch, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL
* Capability to deploy applications using Kubernetes
* Experience with Apache Airflow for automated workflow orchestration
* Competency in solving complex problems tied to large-scale data processing
* Showcase of excellent communication and teamwork abilities

**Nice to have**
* Background in large-scale document processing systems
* Understanding of government data and legal content workflows
* Familiarity with optimizing deployment chains for development teams

**We offer**
* **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 Get Abstract
* Free English classes with certified teachers
* **We cover it all**
* Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
* Comprehensive medical & family care package
* Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
* Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.