Software Developer - Consultant

Opencast Software; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consultancy is seeking a Software Developer to build user-centred solutions while combining technical skills and agile methodologies. The role requires expertise in Java and familiarity with delivering services to UK government standards. Competitive salary package, including pension and healthcare. A hybrid work model allows flexibility in working from various locations.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Healthcare

Share options

Discretionary bonus

Flexible hours

25 days' holiday

Qualifications

• UK Security Clearance is required.
• Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable.
• Comfortable with ongoing learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in the upkeep of the team’s backlog.
• Collaborate with the teams testing effort.
• Lead on the implementation of user stories.
• Embrace mobbing and pairing.
• Contribute to Opencast’s communities of practice.

Skills

Expertise in Java

Experience in other languages such as Scala, Kotlin, or Ruby

Understanding of Object Oriented Programming

In-depth knowledge of concepts and uses of testing

Experience with agile methodology

Job description

Ready for a new challenge?

Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?

If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions for our clients in government and business.

The role

Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, eXtreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.

Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice.

Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority.

The role is varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution and there are always opportunities for learning and development.

UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility)is a requirement for our current permanent opportunities.

Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with theGDS toolkitwill be essential.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Java is preferred
• Experience in other languages such as Scala, Kotlin or Ruby is also valuable
• Understanding of Object Oriented Programming
• In depth knowledge of concepts and uses of testing
• Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards is required
• Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success
• Experience with agile methodology

A consultant in software development at Opencast is responsible for:

• Delivering in the upkeep of their team’s backlog
• Collaborating with the teams testing effort
• Leading on the implementation of user stories
• Embracing mobbing and pairing
• Working with others in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment
• Contributing to Opencast’s communities of practice

Salary

£45,000 - £59,000

What our offer includes

Competitive pension, healthcare, share options and discretionary bonus.

Flexible hours and 25 days' holiday.

People to support you every step of the way.

Where you’ll work

Our hybrid model means everyone at Opencast splits their time between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and considers requirements of your work, our clients and your team.

We include you

We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.

Interview

Job interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. The recruitment process for this role includes pair programming, a values interview, and a technical interview.

Want to know more?

Visit our website or email [e-mail].