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If you want to hire remote Scala developers quickly and without the usual hassles of finding top talent for development work, Yotewo can help. Here you’ll find a selection of skilled Scala experts, pre-vetted and available to join your team immediately. Read on for our full guide to hiring Scala developers.

Why hire remote Scala developers?

For businesses with large, complex back-end web development, data processing and RESTful web application projects, it makes a lot of sense to hire Scala developers. Scala offers a scalable digital infrastructure solution, and is used by small start-ups and global giants like Netflix alike.

If you’ve got a short or long-term project that uses the language, it makes sense to hire a dedicated Scala expert on a freelance, temporary or permanent basis. If you want to hire remote Scala developers from your region or elsewhere in the world, you’ll find a large selection to choose from right here on Yotewo.

What is Scala?

Scala is a high-level programming language, which are generally easier to understand with natural language elements and a high level of abstraction from machine code. It has a slightly steeper learning curve than some other high-level languages, owing to some of its more advanced features and combination of object-oriented and functional programming. It’s also a general-purpose language, meaning it’s suitable for use in a wide variety of applications. It was created in the early-21st century by Martin Odersky, in part to improve upon some of the limitations of Java. The name itself is designed to imply that it’s a scalable language, and it’s known for this scalability that allows it to grow with the needs of its users.

Scala can be compiled using Java bytecode (a set of instructions, each consisting of a single byte), and run on a so-called Java virtual machine, or it can be run in a browser by transforming it (transpiling into JavaScript). It’s an object-orientated language, like Java, and also has many elements of functional programming languages, making it a powerful tool for developers to use.

Benefits of Scala

Using the Scala programming language (and thus hiring dedicated Scala developers), has a number of important benefits for coders and businesses.

• Versatility – Scala is essentially a mix of object-oriented programming and functional programming languages, so it provides the benefits of both. Its modularity allows for simple troubleshooting and reusable code for enhanced productivity, while it’s also easy to read and maintain.
• Immutability – By its nature, Scala encourages developers to write immutable code – objects that retain the same state and don’t change – helping to keep code simple and easier to debug.
• Pattern matching – Pattern matching allows Scala developers to create concise and highly-readable code by allowing them to match code elements to complex patterns.
• Flexible – It doesn’t impose structure on the defining of methods, providing programmers with more scope.
• Concise – Scala developers don’t have to create such high volumes of code as with other languages, such as Java, so it’s quicker to create and maintain, as well as being less prone to bugs.
• Interoperability – Scala can be run on a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and offers interoperability with Java, so that code written in one can be converted and executed in the other, or used alongside the other language.

How to hire a Scala developer through Yotewo

At Yotewo, we aim to take all of the hassle out of hiring experienced developers for all your needs and projects, big and small. We provide access to a wide array of programmers with many skills and proficiencies, including Scala developers. To hire Scala developers through Yotewo is simple:

1. Create your account on Yotewo and tell us a little about what you’re looking for, such as how much experience you want a prospective Scala developer to have, how long you need them for and on what basis.
2. Review your matches – We’ll take the requirements you’ve given us and use them to find suitable Scala developers from our expansive database of top development talent. On average we’ll give you’re your matches within 48 hours of your initial enquiry. All of our developers are pre-vetted, so you can be sure that you’re going to be working with competent and experienced professionals with a strong track record.
3. Onboard – We’ll help you and your new hire with the onboarding process, helping to get them settled in and hitting the ground running with minimal delays.

Get started with Yotewo today to see how easy the process is for yourself.

Why use Yotewo for your Scala development needs?

When you hire remote Scala developers through Yotewo, you can be sure that you’re drawing them from a pool of top talent. We meticulously vet all of our developers to ensure that they’re highly skilled and exceptionally proficient at what they do. Hiring through Yotewo can allow you to scale up or scale down quickly as needed, with easy access to remote Scala developers as and when you need them. Importantly, we promise transparency throughout the process – there are no hidden fees and we offer fair pricing – so you can plan your budget with ease.

Because we have a large database of talent, you can use our services to hire a single Scala developer or an entire team for a large-scale project – whatever you need at this moment in time.

Hire Scala developers with additional skills

On Yotewo you can find Scala developers who have additional complimentary skills and specialisms that will most closely suit your development project. For example, we’ve got Scala developers with extensive experience in working on Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, others who are well-versed in mobile application development, remote engineers who have worked extensively in big data processing, and much more. You’ll also find programmers that are proficient in additional languages such as Java, Ruby and Python, and a wide variety of frameworks, so you can cover all your bases. Just tell us about your requirements and we’ll do the rest.

Benefits of nearshoring and offshoring Scala developers

While in the past you might be restricted to hiring developers and engineers within your local area, today you can access a global pool of talent at a moment’s notice. Nearshoring refers to the outsourcing of project work to developers in relatively nearby countries. The benefit of this is that you can hire Scala developers on a cost-effective basis whilst also maintaining close cultural similarities and similar working hours, which can be particularly important where a lot of collaboration and integration is needed. At Yotewo we have Scala developers around the world, but many are based in Europe, so you can make use of nearshoring if it’s right for you.

In offshoring meanwhile, remote developers often work in countries that are further away. The benefit of this is that the cost of labour may be significantly lower than in your home country, and for large-scale projects that require round-the-clock attention, they can continue working while other parts of your team are asleep.

What to look for in a Scala developer

When you hire a Scala developer you should first ensure that candidates are proficient in Scala to the level that you require for your project (when you hire through Yotewo, we’ll do this for you). You should also consider how many years of experience you need them to have, and any other skills that are beneficial for them to have in the role.

As Scala is particularly useful as a functional language, look for Scala developers who are able to display an in-depth understanding of functional programming. They should also be knowledgeable in object-oriented programming, so that you can benefit from Scala’s flexibility as a language. Consider any frameworks you’re expecting to use so that you can find developers who are already skilled in these.

Be sure to also consider any softer skills that may be necessary for the role, such as communication and collaboration if they’ll be working extensively with other team members.

FAQ about hiring Scala developers

How long does it take to hire Scala developers through Yotewo

On average, we match users to dedicated Scala developers within 48 hours. Once you’ve found your match, we’ll help with the onboarding process too, to help them get up to speed in the role quickly.

What do Scala developers do?

Scala developers design, build and maintain applications and back-end infrastructure using the programming language. They may also troubleshoot and debug code written in Scala to ensure that it functions correctly.

Why choose Scala?

If scalability is an important part of your project (or you think it might be in future), Scala is a great choice as this is one of the main things that it’s designed for. It’s also worth considering if you’re looking to keep your code concise, easier to maintain and less likely to suffer from bugs. Because it can run a Java Virtual Machine and is interoperable with Java, it’s also a flexible language to use and can be easily integrated into Java-based systems. Scala itself also has an expansive ecosystem surrounding it, with many libraries and frameworks for developers to choose from to aid their work.

Are Scala developers currently in demand?

While Scala might not be as widely used as some other programming languages such as Python, Scala developers are in high demand in specific areas, such as data processing, back-end development, fin-tech platforms and cloud computing. This demand for experienced scala developers means that there are plenty of dedicated experts out there, and you can hire remote Scala developers here on Yotewo.

Do Scala developers work on the front or back-end?

It’s mainly used for back-end software and web development, though there are some front-end applications. Some Scala developers will have additional skills in front-end languages and practices, so if this is important to you then let us know when you hire a Scala developer through Yotewo.

Who uses Scala?

Scala is used widely across the world for a wide variety of different applications. Some of the biggest names in digital on-demand streaming, such as Netflix and Spotify use it for aspects of their platforms. Social media companies such as X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn use the programming language in their backends, while Foursquare and Coursera also use it extensively.

Is Scala faster than Python?

Yes, it’s faster than the Python development language in many respects. In terms of performance, Scala can run up to 10 times faster than Python in some use cases, because it’s a compiled language where source code is translated into machine code before a program is run. Python on the other hand is an interpreted programming language, where each line of code is executed one at a time by an interpreter when the program is run, without the preceding compilation step. For this reason, is it’s a popular choice for handling large-scale data processing tasks and infrastructure.