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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