Contract Software Engineer — Government-Ready, SC-Cleared

Opencast | B Corp™; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 83,025; Full time

Job summary

A progressive software consultancy based in the UK is seeking Contractors in Software Development to assist major clients. The ideal candidates will have expertise in Java and/or Scala, understanding Object Oriented Programming, and a solid background in delivering digital services to government standards. This role is collaborative, requiring regular on-site attendance and a focus on agile methodologies. Daily rates are up to £450, complying with IR35 regulations.

Qualifications

• Must either hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible.
• UK citizenship and residence for the past five years is required.
• Experience delivering digital services for the UK government is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in the upkeep of their team’s backlog.
• Collaborate with the team's testing effort.
• Lead on the implementation of user stories.
• Embrace mobbing and pairing.
• Work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Skills

Expertise in Java

Expertise in Scala

Understanding of Object Oriented Programming

In depth knowledge of testing

Experience with agile methodology

Tools

GDS toolkit

Job description

A progressive software consultancy based in the UK is seeking Contractors in Software Development to assist major clients. The ideal candidates will have expertise in Java and/or Scala, understanding Object Oriented Programming, and a solid background in delivering digital services to government standards. This role is collaborative, requiring regular on-site attendance and a focus on agile methodologies. Daily rates are up to £450, complying with IR35 regulations.