Lead Scala Developer

Netcompany; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Company Description

Are you ready to join the forefront of technology innovation with Netcompany?

As one of the fastest growing technology companies, we are disrupting the marketplace and revolutionizing the way businesses operate. Our vision is to be the leading digital challenger in Europe whilst evolving the next generation of IT consulting.

Operating across both public and private sectors, we offer a comprehensive range of services from application development and seamless cloud migration to program delivery and service operations, designed to meet diverse business needs.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity within technology consultancy, which offers you fast-track career development opportunities, as well as the chance to explore new and cutting-edge technologies. This role supports the full life cycle of software development and includes the opportunity for hands-on coding. Can you see yourself playing a crucial role in supporting and driving your team to succeed? Are you looking to be involved in all parts of the process - from design and development to ensuring that we deliver a high-quality end product to our clients?

We work with a wide range of different technologies including Scala, .Net, C#, Java, Salesforce, SharePoint, Dynamics CRM, Sitecore, ReactJS, Angular, Docker, Azure, Azure DevOps, and Octopus. We always use the most suitable, and preferably the latest, technology for each project, giving you the opportunity to learn and work with many different languages.

There will always be a lead manager associated with the project with the overall delivery responsibility, who you can lean on and learn from to hone your skills around management and IT deliveries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience with Scala
• System development - front-end, back-end, and integrations
• New build, experience in building applications from scratch with Scala
• Leading and training a team
• Workflow planning
• Process optimization and quality assurance
• Implementing customer requirements for the design of new features
• Analysis and design of the overall solution
• Daily sparring with your team
• Full life cycle of delivery

Qualifications:

• 3 years minimum leading teams (irrespective of tech stack)
• 5+ years of Scala, and at least 1 year as a team lead
• Full-stack or backend technical background with experience in Scala, Java, .Net, or C#
• A curiosity to explore new technologies
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Ability to code within projects
• Previous involvement in developing and delivering major IT solutions
• An understanding of agile tools and techniques
• Excellent communication skills and professional attitude
• Highly ambitious, wanting to excel in your career
• Candidates MUST be willing to travel to client sites anywhere in the UK when needed, and MUST have the right to work in the UK
• Hybrid working model

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model with some flexible working
• 25 days’ holiday
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance
• Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development
• A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities, and health and well-being services
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, which represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another

Join Netcompany, where we proudly hold the 5th position on the esteemed UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for 2024.

At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility, and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best.

Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to over 7400 employees and have offices in the UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland, and Vietnam.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates every individual. Our recruitment processes are based on individual merit. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the interview process, please email HR at [e-mail] for assistance.

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