SC-Cleared Software Developer Consultant (Java/Scala)

Hackajob Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Opencast Software is recruiting for a contractor-level software engineer with SC clearance eligibility to deliver digital services for the UK government. The role emphasizes Java/Scala expertise, strong OOP fundamentals, and a collaborative, TDD-driven approach across on-site client engagements.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, contribute to backlog upkeep, and partner with stakeholders from discovery through live deployment.

Qualifications

• SC Clearance eligibility or ability to obtain it.
• UK citizenship and 5 years' UK residence, no long absences.
• Experience delivering digital services for the UK government.
• Familiarity with the GDS toolkit is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Knowledge of testing concepts and practices.
• Experience delivering complex GOV.UK/GDS services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the team backlog and plan work with the squad.
• Collaborate with testing teams to validate quality.
• Lead the implementation of user stories end-to-end.
• Embrace mobbing and pair programming as standard practice.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams in a consultancy context.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Improve ways of working and technology to enhance the client journey from discovery to live.

Skills

SC Clearance eligibility

Agile methodologies

GDS experience

Object-oriented programming

Testing concepts

Tools

Java

Scala

JavaScript

TypeScript

Kotlin

Python

Ruby

TDD

Job description

Opencast Software is recruiting for a contractor-level software engineer with SC clearance eligibility to deliver digital services for the UK government. The role emphasizes Java/Scala expertise, strong OOP fundamentals, and a collaborative, TDD-driven approach across on-site client engagements.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, contribute to backlog upkeep, and partner with stakeholders from discovery through live deployment.