Software Engineer – GDS‑Driven, TDD & Pairing Expert

Opencast | B Corp™; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% employer pension contribution

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working hours

25 days’ holiday

3 annual “life happens” days

Wellbeing support

Ongoing professional development

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

A leading software consultancy in the UK is looking for Software Developers dedicated to building quality software. The ideal candidates are tech agnostic and experienced in Java or Scala, with a solid understanding of Object Oriented Programming. They should hold a Security Check (SC) Clearance and have familiarity with government digital services. The position offers a collaborative work environment, professional development, and a competitive benefits package including flexible working hours and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Must hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.
• Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is valuable.
• Familiarity with the GDS toolkit is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver upkeep of team’s backlog.
• Collaborate on testing efforts.
• Lead implementation of user stories.
• Embrace mobbing and pairing.
• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Contribute to communities of practice.

Skills

Expertise in Java or Scala

Understanding of Object Oriented Programming

In-depth knowledge of testing concepts

Experience delivering services to GDS standards

Comfortable with new technology

Experience with agile methodology

Job description

A leading software consultancy in the UK is looking for Software Developers dedicated to building quality software. The ideal candidates are tech agnostic and experienced in Java or Scala, with a solid understanding of Object Oriented Programming. They should hold a Security Check (SC) Clearance and have familiarity with government digital services. The position offers a collaborative work environment, professional development, and a competitive benefits package including flexible working hours and wellbeing support.