Software Engineer - Government & Public Sector, TDD/Pairing

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

Benefits offered by this job

7% employer pension contribution

Share options

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Life happens days

Job summary

Opencast is seeking software developers in the UK who care about craft, testing and collaboration. You’ll build user-centred services using Java or Scala, applying OO design and strong testing practices in an agile setting.

You'll work in a consultancy environment, travel to client locations across the UK, and contribute to government and public sector projects that meet GDS standards. You’ll pair, mentor, and continuously improve both code and processes.

Qualifications

• Build high-quality, user-centred services using Java or Scala.
• Design well-structured, maintainable systems using object-oriented principles.
• Apply strong testing practices to ensure quality and reliability.
• Deliver complex digital services aligned to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality, user-centred services using Java or Scala.
• Design and develop well-structured, maintainable systems using OO principles.
• Apply strong testing practices to ensure quality, reliability and confidence in your work.
• Deliver complex digital services aligned to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
• Adapt to new technologies and contribute across the stack.
• Work effectively within agile teams to deliver value iteratively.

Skills

Java

Scala

TDD

XP practices

OO design

Testing practices

Gov/Public sector

Agile

Pair programming

Job description

Opencast is seeking software developers in the UK who care about craft, testing and collaboration. You’ll build user-centred services using Java or Scala, applying OO design and strong testing practices in an agile setting.

You'll work in a consultancy environment, travel to client locations across the UK, and contribute to government and public sector projects that meet GDS standards. You’ll pair, mentor, and continuously improve both code and processes.