Scala Dev - Opencast/HMRC

Scala Developer (x2) - UK Government Client

£470 / £415 per day - Inside IR35

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Initial 3-month contract | Start ASAP

We are recruiting two Scala Developers for a high-profile UK Government programme , supporting the delivery of scalable, secure digital services.

The Roles

• Role 1: £470 per day (Inside IR35)
• Role 2: £415 per day (Inside IR35)

Both roles are offered on an initial 3-month contract , with a strong chance of extension.

Location: Remote-first with travel to Newcastle once per sprint (approximately every 2 weeks).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Scala
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following TDD principles
• Collaborate with product managers, testers, and other engineers in an agile environment
• Contribute to code reviews and technical discussions
• Support continuous improvement of development standards and practices

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with Scala
• Experience working on xkybehq UK Government or public sector projects
• Solid understanding and hands-on use of Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience working in agile, sprint-based teams

Nice to Have

• Pega experience or exposure

If you're a Scala Developer with government experience and availability to start quickly, please get in touch for more details.