Scala Developer - £400-£450/day | Outside IR35 | 6 months | UK Government

We previously hired an experienced Scala Developer to support a UK government digital programme on a 6-month contract, working remotely within the UK.

Contract Details

• Rate: £400-£450 per day
• IR35: Outside
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: UK Remote
• Sector: UK Government/Public Sector

The Role

The Scala Developer supported the build and enhancement of secure, scalable Back End services used across public-facing government platforms, working in a multidisciplinary agile team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Back End services using Scala
• Build microservices and APIs for high-volume systems
• Work with event-driven and distributed architectures
• Collaborate closely with product, DevOps, and QA teams
• Ensure solutions met government standards for security and reliability

Essential Experience

• Strong commercial experience using Scala
• Demonstrable UK government or public sector experience
• Experience working in agile delivery teams
• Knowledge of cloud environments and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to work with complex, Legacy and modern systems

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kafka, Akka, or similar tools
• Understanding of government delivery standards