Software Developer - Consultant

Opencast Software; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based software consultancy is looking for a software developer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering digital services for the UK government, with strong expertise in Java, and an understanding of agile methodologies. This role involves collaboration in a multi-disciplinary environment and contributing to various practices. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £59,000.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the GDS toolkit is essential.
• Comfortable with new technology and ongoing learning.
• Knowledge of delivering services to GDS standards required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering in the upkeep of the team's backlog.
• Collaborating with the team's testing efforts.
• Leading on the implementation of user stories.
• Embracing mobbing and pairing.
• Contributing to Opencast's communities of practice.

Skills

Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government

Expertise in Java

Experience in Scala, Kotlin or Ruby

Understanding of Object Oriented Programming

In depth knowledge of testing concepts

Experience with agile methodologies

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government; familiarity with the GDS toolkit is essential
• 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
• Experience with agile methodology

Salary: £45,000 - £59,000