SCALA & BIG DATA ENGINEERING
Work with Scala experts trusted by the world's top tech teams.
Our systems engineers architect mathematically rigorous, highly concurrent JVM applications. Work with vetted nearshore experts specializing in pure Functional Programming (ZIO/Cats), Reactive Microservices (Akka/Pekko), and massive Big Data pipelines (Apache Spark).

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CUSTOM SCALA SERVICES
Advanced JVM Engineering
We replace fragile, thread-blocking Java applications with deeply resilient, mathematically sound Scala code. From building pure functional backends to crunching petabytes of data.

We modernize aging Scala codebases. We safely migrate complex Scala 2 applications to Scala 3, leveraging the new Dotty compiler, native enums, and intersection types while stripping out deprecated macros.
We build software without side effects. Our engineers utilize ZIO and Typelevel Cats to write highly composable, mathematically rigorous business logic that is entirely decoupled from side-effecting I/O.
We build systems that never block. We utilize the Actor Model (via Akka or Pekko) to build highly concurrent, distributed microservices that heal themselves and scale dynamically under massive traffic spikes.
We process petabytes of data. Utilizing Scala—the native language of Apache Spark—we engineer massive data lakes and ETL pipelines capable of crunching structured and unstructured data at unprecedented speeds.
We decouple your enterprise. We engineer massive, distributed event buses using Apache Kafka and fs2 (Functional Streams for Scala), enabling real-time data ingestion and cross-service communication.
We build backends that serve millions. We utilize the Play Framework or http4s to construct blazing-fast, strictly typed REST and GraphQL APIs that consume a fraction of traditional server thread pools.
We build absolute auditability. Instead of storing just the current state of a database, we implement Event Sourcing via Akka Persistence to store every state change as an immutable event log for financial-grade accuracy.
We migrate enterprises slowly. We help teams transition away from legacy Java Spring monoliths by building new microservices in Scala, maintaining 100% bytecode interoperability with existing Java libraries.


Their engineers perform at very high standards. We've had a strong relationship for almost 3 years.”
The best partnerships are the ones you don't have to worry about. We deliver the kind of technical execution and reliability that builds long-term trust. It's why clients consistently praise our work quality and performance.
OUR SCALA ENGINEERING TEAM






Why tech leaders choose our Systems Engineers:
Scala has a notoriously steep learning curve. We provide elite engineers who have fully mastered Monads, Functors, and the Actor model, delivering production-ready code without the 'fighting the compiler' delay.
Scala CASE STUDIES
Numbers of Scala projects delivered.
Our clients rely on us for Scala software that satisfies strict performance, security, and compliance targets. From high-volume payment gateways to HIPAA-aligned healthcare services, our Scala applications stay in production years after launch.
Event Sourcing & CQRS
Pure Functional Backend (ZIO)
Real-Time Stream Processing
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AI EXPERTS
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TOOLS FOR SCALA DEVELOPMENT
The ecosystem we use for Scala engineering:
We build mission-critical infrastructure utilizing the most reliable tooling in the JVM ecosystem. From pure Functional libraries to distributed Actor systems.
We build upon the latest Scala advancements, utilizing modern compilers and build tools for maximum developer velocity.
We construct mathematically rigorous, side-effect-free business logic utilizing the industry's best FP libraries.
We handle massive I/O concurrency without blocking threads, utilizing powerful distributed Actor systems.
We process petabytes of data utilizing the native language of the world's most powerful data engineering platforms.
We architect hyper-fast REST and GraphQL backend servers that provide strict compile-time type safety.
We interact with relational databases using strict, compile-time query checking to eliminate SQL injection and runtime panics.
We ensure your application never breaks by enforcing strict behavioral testing and property-based mathematical testing.
We seamlessly bind highly resilient Scala logic into existing Java infrastructure without rewriting the entire enterprise.
We build upon the latest Scala advancements, utilizing modern compilers and build tools for maximum developer velocity.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Get Scala results you can stand behind.
Our work holds up in reviews, in production, and in front of the board.
Digital Commerce
Developed BitForge's Modern Digital Commerce Platform
"Finding engineers who could quickly understand our product vision and execute at a high level was our biggest challenge. Agency consistently provided outstanding developers who became trusted contributors, helping us build BitForge into a reliable and scalable digital marketplace."
Digital Commerce
Developed BitForge's Modern Digital Commerce Platform
BitForge was created to provide a secure digital marketplace for buying and selling software products, digital assets, and downloadable content. Our engineers developed a scalable full-stack platform featuring secure authentication, role-based access control, payment processing, cloud storage integration, and an optimized user experience that supports reliable transactions and future platform growth.
HEALTHCARE
Healthcare & MedTech
"What stands out most about Agency is the quality of its people. They consistently provide talented, experienced developers who quickly become trusted members of our team, helping us deliver reliable software on time and at a high standard."
Networking
Developed new Communication Platform
"Agency helped us transform an ambitious idea into a successful product. Their ability to rapidly source experienced developers and seamlessly integrate them into our team allowed us to accelerate development without compromising on quality."
Networking
Developed new Communication Platform
A growing business needed a modern communication platform to connect teams and customers more efficiently. Our engineers designed scalable backend services, built real-time messaging capabilities, integrated secure APIs, and optimized the user experience to support rapid growth, high availability, and seamless collaboration.
Platform as a Service(Paas)
Scaled and Maintained Deployra's AWS Infrastructure
"Agency has been an outstanding technology partner throughout our growth. Their engineers consistently delivered high-quality solutions, adapted quickly to evolving requirements, and helped us build a reliable deployment platform we're confident will scale with our business for years to come."
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FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT MODELS
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We customize every engagement to fit your workflow, priorities, and delivery needs.
STAFF AUGMENTATION
Extend Your Engineering Team with Senior Talent
Quickly scale your development capacity with experienced software engineers who integrate seamlessly into your existing team. They work within your processes, collaborate in your daily ceremonies, and deliver production-ready code from day one.
DEDICATED TEAMS
Need a dedicated team to deliver products faster?
Build a cross-functional engineering team tailored to your product goals. We assemble developers, designers, QA engineers, and project managers who take ownership of delivery, collaborate closely with your stakeholders, and drive projects from planning through production.
SOFTWARE OUTSOURCING
Need an experienced team to own your entire project?
Entrust your complete software development lifecycle to our experienced engineering teams. From discovery and architecture to development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support, we take full ownership while keeping you informed through every milestone.
Extend Your Engineering Team with Senior Talent
STAFF AUGMENTATION
Quickly scale your development capacity with experienced software engineers who integrate seamlessly into your existing team. They work within your processes, collaborate in your daily ceremonies, and deliver production-ready code from day one.
Need a dedicated team to deliver products faster?
DEDICATED TEAMS
Build a cross-functional engineering team tailored to your product goals. We assemble developers, designers, QA engineers, and project managers who take ownership of delivery, collaborate closely with your stakeholders, and drive projects from planning through production.
Need an experienced team to own your entire project?
SOFTWARE OUTSOURCING
Entrust your complete software development lifecycle to our experienced engineering teams. From discovery and architecture to development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support, we take full ownership while keeping you informed through every milestone.
Kick off Scala projects in 2 - 4 weeks.



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Discuss solutions and decide team structure.
Tell us more about your needs. We'll discuss the best-fit solutions and team structure based on your success metrics, timeline, budget, and required skill sets.
Onboard your team and get to work.
With project specifications finalized, we select your team. We're able to onboard developers and assemble dedicated teams in 2-4 weeks after signature.
We track performance on an ongoing basis.
We continually monitor our teams' work to make sure they're meeting your quantity and quality of work standards at all times.
Scala FAQ
What tech leaders ask about Scala before pulling us in:
While Java is excellent, Scala is far more concise and expressive. Scala ('Scalable Language') was designed to address Java's shortcomings by fully embracing pure Functional Programming alongside Object-Oriented design. This allows developers to write highly concurrent, thread-safe applications with significantly less boilerplate code, eliminating entire classes of bugs (like NullPointerExceptions) at compile-time.
Scala 3 is a massive architectural overhaul of the language. It introduces a completely new, faster compiler (Dotty), native enums, intersection/union types, and a more Python-like optional indentation syntax. More importantly, it removes complex legacy macros, making the language much easier to learn and compile times significantly faster.
We use the right tool for the job. While Scala supports OOP, we heavily lean into Pure Functional Programming (FP) using libraries like ZIO and Cats. FP treats functions as data and strictly isolates 'side effects' (like database writes). This results in business logic that is mathematically rigorous, incredibly easy to unit test, and inherently thread-safe.
When building highly concurrent systems, spinning up thousands of OS threads causes Java applications to crash. The Actor Model solves this. Instead of sharing state (which causes deadlocks), isolated 'Actors' send asynchronous messages to each other. This allows Scala apps to handle millions of simultaneous connections using a tiny fraction of server memory.
Apache Spark and Apache Kafka—the absolute industry standards for massive data engineering—are written natively in Scala. While you can write Spark jobs in Python (PySpark), Python must be translated to Java bytecode at runtime, which introduces massive latency. Writing Spark jobs natively in Scala ensures peak performance when crunching petabytes of data.
They are the two leading Functional Programming ecosystems in Scala. ZIO focuses on high-performance, asynchronous effect management and dependency injection, making pure FP very accessible. Typelevel Cats focuses on providing strict mathematical abstractions (Monads, Functors) based on Category Theory. We use both depending on the project's architectural needs.
Yes, perfectly. Scala compiles down to standard Java bytecode and runs on the JVM. This means you can seamlessly call existing Java libraries (like Spring Boot components or proprietary `.jar` files) directly from Scala, and vice-versa. We frequently help enterprises modernize by writing new microservices in Scala while maintaining 100% interoperability with their old systems.
Standard unit tests check specific scenarios (e.g., 'Does 2+2=4?'). Property-based testing (using ScalaCheck) mathematically defines the rules of your business logic, and then automatically generates thousands of random, crazy edge cases (Negative numbers, nulls, massive strings) to aggressively try and break your code. It ensures absolute robustness.
