Lead Scala Developer - Contract - Outside IR35

Location: UK Remote
Rate: £450 per day (Outside IR35)
Duration: 12 Months

We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Scala Developer to join a major UK public sector programme on a long-term contract. This is a fully remote opportunity offering the chance to lead development on large-scale, high-impact systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of scalable applications using Scala
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
• Drive best practices across development, testing, and CI/CD
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical solutions
• Contribute to architecture and system design decisions

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience with Scala
• Proven experience in a Lead or Senior Developer role
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems
• Knowledge of Scala frameworks (eg, Akka, Play)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of DevOps tools and practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Essential Requirement:

• Previous UK Government/Public Sector experience is essential

Contract Details:

• 12-month contract
• £450 per day (Outside IR35)
• Fully remote (UK-based candidates only)