Scala Developer

Scala Developer | Digital Public Sector Programme

Location: Telford (2 days per week onsite)
Rate: £490 per day (PAYE / INSIDE)
Duration: 6 Months
Clearance: BPSS Required

Your New Role

We are seeking an experienced Scala Developer to join a major public sector digital transformation programme focused on delivering modern, user-centric services that support the UK government's Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative.

This programme is helping transform the UK tax system through innovative digital solutions and cloud-native technologies.

Working within a mature Agile environment, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, deploy and support high-performance Scala-based microservices.

You'll play a key role in delivering modern digital services that directly impact millions of users.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Strong commercial experience with Scala
• Experience developing applications using Play Framework
• Strong knowledge of unit testing and integration testing
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience developing and supporting microservices architectures

Desirable Skills:

• Cloud-based infrastructure experience
• Understanding of application security principles
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Pair Programming
• DevOps practices and tooling

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and enhancing Scala Play microservices
• Delivering high-quality code within Agile delivery teams
• Working closely with researchers, designers and technical specialists
• Supporting services throughout the full development lifecycle
• Participating in testing, deployment and monitoring activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices
• Collaborating across development communities to share knowledge and drive innovation

What youll get in return

• Competitive day rate of £490 per day
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile government digital transformation programme
• Collaborative and supportive Agile environment
• Exposure to modern cloud technologies and DevOps practices
• Long-term programme with potential extension opportunities

What You Need to Do Now

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