Software Engineer - Govt-Ready, TDD & Pairing

Opencast | B Corp™; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% employer pension contribution

Share options

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday

3 annual life happens days

Wellbeing support

Ongoing professional development

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Opencast | B Corp™ is seeking Software Developers in Newcastle upon Tyne who are passionate about building robust products. Applicants must have expertise in Java or Scala and hold a valid Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible for it. The role involves collaboration with team members, delivering user stories, and embracing agile methodologies. The company offers a competitive compensation package, 25 days' holiday, and a supportive work environment where professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.
• Eligibility requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for five years.
• Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Expertise in Java or Scala

Understanding of Object Oriented Programming

In depth knowledge of testing concepts

Experience with GDS standards

Agile methodology experience

Job description

Opencast | B Corp™ is seeking Software Developers in Newcastle upon Tyne who are passionate about building robust products. Applicants must have expertise in Java or Scala and hold a valid Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible for it. The role involves collaboration with team members, delivering user stories, and embracing agile methodologies. The company offers a competitive compensation package, 25 days' holiday, and a supportive work environment where professional development is encouraged.