Scala Developer (d/f/m)

Temporary, Full-time · Hamburg

About

We are looking for a Scala Developer (d/f/m) to join our product development team FRIDA for a limited time period of 2 years. There might be the possibility to extend the time period or switch to an unlimted contract afterwards.

FRIDA analyzes customers’ transactions and predicts their fraud probability. Using intelligent rule systems, FRIDA ensures that fraud correlations can be identified consistently. A comprehensive UI allows Fraud Managers to identify fraudulent transactions. Technical integration with customers’ solutions deliver automatic notifications so clients can take immediate action.

In FRIDA, we use a modern tech stack, e.g. Scala, ZIO and PostgreSQL for the backend. We use functional programming constructs and optimize our product for performance and maintain rich functionality. On the frontend, we utilize ExtJS and jQuery for maintaining existing features, and we are also incorporating React for some developments.

We offer a landscape of interesting technical challenges and a clear product vision. Our developers are empowered to own the entire software lifecycle, making key decisions on how to implement requirements.

Tasks

Maintain the FRIDA product ensuring its stability
Add new features and continuously improve the quality of FRIDA
Refactor parts of the codebase when you see value in it
Participate in technical design of the system, propose your solutions
Collaborate with other Riskies, e.g. in pair programming sessions and code reviews
Be responsible for the full lifecycle of your code: from the initial idea through development and testing to deployment and operation
Be responsible for the quality of what you deliver

Requirements

You are an experienced Scala Developer (min. 3 years) with experience and a passion for functional programming
Ideally you have experience in ZIO and are familiar with FP libraries like Cats-effect and Play
You know JavaScript and have experience with frontend development or willingness to learn
Experience with designing databases, optimising queries and working with PostgreSQL
You are a communicative team player who likes to discuss ideas openly and constructively
You like to take responsibility and ownership of your code
You care about quality and testing, taking into account the simplicity of your solutions
You have hands-on experience with operational environments, or the desire to learn how your software runs and what it takes to operate it
Fluent English language skills (German is not required)
As a plus:
Experience with or willingness to learn Github Actions and Ansible

We offer the following benefits

The possibility to take over responsibility and to realise your own ideas – from day one
Collaborative environment in which everyone works on eye-level
A team of experts and helpful buddies that allows you to learn something new every day
Very friendly, open and supportive working environment
Generous remote work guideline with emphasis on team alignment
Innovation days to pursue your personal/professional growth
Internal coaching and training sessions (our internal coaches may even help with non-work related topics)
Budget for conferences, external training, etc.
Access to two online learning platforms (Udemy und Masterplan)
Social Days, i.e. paid time off for volunteer work on a project close to your heart
Possibility to take a sabbatical after 3 years of employment
Free choice between Linux or MacOS on powerful mobile hardware, and everything else you might need to be able to work efficiently
Lunch allowance up to 30,-€ per month
Public transport allowance up to 21,-€ per month
Bike leasing via JobRad with insurance allowance
Mental Health Initiatives
Reimbursement of travel expenses for company events 4x per year for Riskies living outside of Hamburg
Attractive discounts at various partner shops and gyms, e.g. 15% discount at www.otto.de or 10% discount at Fitness First gyms
Access to Otto Group's “Corporate Benefits” platform, which grants discounts with various partners (decoration, travel agencies, car rental, etc.)
In the office in Hamburg: various free drinks and organic fruit delivered twice a week
Shower in the office enabling you to easily integrate active lunch breaks or a bike ride to work into your working day
Relocation support: constant contact person, issuing documents, help with public offices, translation support, etc.
… and many more!

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About us

RISK IDENT is a dynamic software development company based in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 2012, our team became one of the market leaders within fraud prevention in the German speaking market in a very short period of time. Today, as an independent company within the OTTO Group RISK IDENT has a strong customer base, the majority of our customers coming from e-commerce, telecommunications, mobility and financial services. We secure more than 80 billion euros of annual turnover against fraud for our customers. We have an innovative SaaS business model with an excellent market position. Our team consists of around 77 people from all over the world with every single one of them loving what they do. We are always on the lookout for new challenges and for smart people to accompany us along the way!

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Thank you for considering a career at Risk.Ident GmbH. Please fill out the following form. In case you are experiencing problems with the document upload, mail your documents to recruitment@riskident.com.