At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and enhance Scala Play microservices for a major public sector digital transformation programme.
- Company: Join a leading tech team transforming the UK tax system with innovative digital solutions.
- Benefits: Earn £490 per day, work in a collaborative Agile environment, and gain exposure to modern cloud technologies.
- Other info: Long-term role with potential for extension and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on millions of users while working on high-profile government projects.
- Qualifications: Strong Scala experience, Agile delivery skills, and a passion for problem-solving.
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 you'll 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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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