Consulting Software Engineer (Java/Scala) – GDS Ready

Opencast | B Corp™; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% pension contribution

Share options

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Life happens days

Job summary

Opencast is seeking Software Developers to build high-quality services using Java or Scala, embracing TDD, XP practices and government-facing projects. You will collaborate in agile teams, pair programming, and work across the stack to deliver robust, maintainable solutions.

Regular UK-based travel and on-site work are expected, with opportunities for remote work. You will join a consultancy that values craft, thoughtful design and strong client relationships, while providing growth through

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java or Scala with focus on high-quality services.
• Design maintainable systems using OO principles.
• Strong testing practices (TDD/XP) to ensure reliability.
• Experience with government/public sector projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality, user-centred services using Java or Scala.
• Collaborate with agile teams to deliver iteratively.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to shape solutions.
• Apply TDD and pair programming as standard practices.

Skills

Java

Scala

TDD

GDS standards

Agile

Pair programming

Stakeholder comms

Tools

Jira

Git

Job description

Opencast is seeking Software Developers to build high-quality services using Java or Scala, embracing TDD, XP practices and government-facing projects. You will collaborate in agile teams, pair programming, and work across the stack to deliver robust, maintainable solutions.

Regular UK-based travel and on-site work are expected, with opportunities for remote work. You will join a consultancy that values craft, thoughtful design and strong client relationships, while providing growth through