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• Strong proficiency in the Scala programming language, its syntax, functional programming concepts, and object-oriented principles.
• Experience with an object-oriented language such as Java or Python.
• Scala supports both object-oriented programming and functional programming. Look for candidates that have practical experience with functional programming concepts and techniques, such as immutability, higher-order functions, pattern matching, and recursion. In addition, an understanding of object-oriented principles and the ability to apply them in Scala would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with the Scala ecosystem, including popular libraries and frameworks such as Akka, Play Framework, Cats, Scalaz and Slick.
• A strong grasp of concurrent programming and the ability to write concurrent code using Scala.
• An understanding of Scala's type system, including concepts like type inference, variance, type bounds, higher-kinded types, and implicit conversions.
• Experience in integrating Scala applications with databases, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

You can look more broadly at backend engineers in general, who could have exposure to Scala and eager to upskill in this area.

To put together a job description for a Scala developer, check out our guide on creating a role scorecard here, and use our downloadable scorecard template. When it comes to adding required skills to your job description, check out our list of key skills for Scala developers above.

By putting together a good role scorecard, it will be easier to come up with the practical definition of the right person for the role you are trying to fill. You are then ready to set up your public-facing job advert.

It's easier than ever to tap into a global pool of tech talent, and South Africa offers a thriving marketplace of developers. For employers, hiring Scala developers in South Africa provides several advantages:

• A large talent pool with an estimated 121 000 developers in the country.
• World-class quality with developers that code in widely-used languages and frameworks, and a growing line-up of successful tech startups.
• A diverse talent pool that helps to avoid groupthink and drive more profitable businesses.
• Lower employment costs comparing favourably to more expensive markets like the UK and the Netherlands.‍

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• Get more details on the benefits of hiring South African developers.
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• Read about other hiring teams that successfully hired South African developers, like Albatros, TROOP, Equal Experts, and xneelo