Scala Engineer - Growth
Caesars EntertainmentJersey City, New Jersey, United States • Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Posted September 2, 2025
130000 - 175000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. is the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S., offering a diverse range of gaming, hospitality, and entertainment services under brands like Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado®. With a focus on impeccable service, operational excellence, and technology leadership, Caesars builds value for guests through its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program and mobile/online gaming experiences. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and employee well-being as part of its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.
Job Description
Caesars Digital is seeking a skilled Scala Engineer to join their team. The role focuses on building and maintaining backend systems for key retention platforms such as Sports Bonus Engine and Caesars Rewards. The position involves designing, building, and troubleshooting robust systems in a hybrid environment in Jersey City and Las Vegas. The role emphasizes collaboration with various teams and the delivery of end-to-end solutions.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in backend development with 2+ years in Scala
- Strong knowledge of functional programming principles
- Experience with real-time systems and low-latency data processing
- Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices, and message queues
- Proficiency in working with relational and non-relational databases
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to clean, maintainable code
- Availability for 24/7 on-call duty (4-6 weeks rotation)
- Must be available for rotational on-call duty every 4-6 weeks
Benefits
- medical, vision, and dental insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- 401(k)-matching program
- short-term and long-term incentive compensation
