Senior Software Engineer (Java/Scala) – Government-Ready Consultancy

Opencast | B Corp™; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% employer pension contribution

Share options

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday

Life happens days (3)

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Opencast is seeking software developers who value craft over speed and relish problem-solving. You’ll work in a collaborative, client-facing consultancy, using Java or Scala, practicing TDD and pair programming, and delivering government-facing services to high standards.

Join a team that emphasises clean design, robust testing and continuous improvement, with regular on-site client work across the UK and a supportive, growth-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design and delivery of user-centred services using Java or Scala.
• Experience implementing scalable, maintainable systems with focus on performance, security, and accessibility.
• Strong testing practices integrated into delivery.
• Recent government/public sector experience is desirable.
• Delivery of complex digital services aligned to GDS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of high-quality, user-centred services using Java or Scala.
• Design and build scalable, maintainable systems, considering performance, security and accessibility.
• Embed robust testing throughout delivery.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to shape solutions.
• Work within agile teams to deliver value early and often.

Skills

Java

Scala

TDD

Agile methodologies

Pair programming

Security clearance awareness

Job description

Opencast is seeking software developers who value craft over speed and relish problem-solving. You’ll work in a collaborative, client-facing consultancy, using Java or Scala, practicing TDD and pair programming, and delivering government-facing services to high standards.

Join a team that emphasises clean design, robust testing and continuous improvement, with regular on-site client work across the UK and a supportive, growth-focused culture.