Scala Developer

£400 per day Inside IR35 | BPSS Required | Hybrid (Leeds) | Initial 3-Month Contract

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Scala Developer to join a major public sector digital transformation programme. Working within a collaborative Agile environment, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of scalable applications supporting high-profile government services.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to technical decision-making, continuous improvement initiatives, and the delivery of robust, high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Front End and Back End applications using Scala.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, architects, and business stakeholders to design and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle, from design through to deployment.
• Follow software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and continuous integration.
• Contribute to technical discussions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Share knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas within engineering communities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience developing applications using Scala.
• Experience working with modern software engineering practices and tooling.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Git or alternative version control systems
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Automated testing practices
• Proven experience with Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with cloud platforms and cloud-native technologies.
• Knowledge of microservices and modern software architecture patterns.
• Previous experience within government, public sector, or large-scale enterprise environments.

Working Arrangements

• Primarily remote working.
• Monthly attendance required in Leeds.
• Onsite visits are typically scheduled as two consecutive days, making this role well suited to candidates who can travel to Leeds as required.

Contract Details

• Contract: Initial 3-month engagement
• Rate: £400 per day
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Clearance: BPSS Required
• Location: Hybrid (Remote with monthly Leeds attendance)
• Start Date: ASAP

This role would suit a Scala Developer looking to contribute to a large-scale digital transformation programme whilst working within a modern Agile engineering environment.

Apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration.