At a Glance
- Tasks: Build high-quality software and collaborate with a supportive team to deliver impactful solutions.
- Company: Join Opencast Software, a company that values quality over speed in software development.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 25 days holiday, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Regular travel across the UK and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development with Java or Scala, and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
hackajob is collaborating with Opencast Software to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
Ready to work somewhere that cares more about how you build software than how fast you can ship it? We build software we are proud of, and our clients trust us not just to code but to think, challenge and guide.
Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, eXtreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.
Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others.
This role involves weekly on-site work, and you’ll be required to travel regularly to client locations across the UK. We’re looking for people who value in-person collaboration, enjoy building strong relationships, and are passionate about delivering solutions that make a real difference for our clients.
Due to the nature of this role, you must either hold active Security Check (SC) clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo the clearance process. Nationality and immigration status may also be considered as part of the vetting process.
To succeed in this role, you’ll have experience as a Software Developer and be able to demonstrate, with tangible examples, that you can:
- Build high-quality, user-centred services using Java or Scala.
- Select and apply additional languages, such as Kotlin, Ruby or JavaScript, to deliver the right solutions.
- Apply strong testing practices to ensure quality, reliability and confidence in your work.
- Deliver complex digital services aligned to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
- Work effectively within agile teams to deliver value iteratively.
In addition to software engineering skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be an Opencast consultant:
- Lead the implementation of user stories from refinement through to completion.
- Collaborate with others to deliver a strong, shared testing approach.
A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options, and a discretionary bonus. You’ll also benefit from 25 days’ holiday and access to 3 annual “life happens” days to support unexpected situations. We provide wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities, and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team.
This role requires regular on-site attendance at our HQ, hub offices, and client sites, as well as the ability to work from home. Applicants must be able to travel to offices and client sites across the UK as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential for fulfilling the responsibilities of the role.
Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.
Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.
