Software Engineer - Agile, TDD, Public Sector

Opencast | B Corp™; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% pension contributions

Share options

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Life happens days

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Opencast is seeking software developers who value craft and collaboration. You will work across client engagements, delivering high-quality services while emphasising TDD, clean design and thoughtful problem-solving.

The role involves on-site travel across the UK and close collaboration with stakeholders to guide solutions from discovery through live delivery. We look for experience with Java/Scala, OO design, strong testing practices, and a track record in government/digital services aligned to

Qualifications

• Experience as a Software Developer with hands-on coding.
• Ability to demonstrate projects using Java/Scala.
• Experience delivering government/digital services meeting GDS standards.
• Willingness to travel UK on-site regularly.
• Comfort with agile methodologies, TDD and pair programming.
• Ability to work in client-facing consultancy and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality, user-centered services using Java or Scala.
• Design well-structured, maintainable systems using OO principles.
• Apply strong testing practices to ensure quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver solutions across the stack.

Skills

Java

Scala

OO Design

Testing practices

Govt. experience

GDS standards

Agile methods

Team collaboration

Tools

N/A

Job description

Opencast is seeking software developers who value craft and collaboration. You will work across client engagements, delivering high-quality services while emphasising TDD, clean design and thoughtful problem-solving.

The role involves on-site travel across the UK and close collaboration with stakeholders to guide solutions from discovery through live delivery. We look for experience with Java/Scala, OO design, strong testing practices, and a track record in government/digital services aligned to