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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
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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
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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
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