Opencast | B Corp™
Senior Software Engineer
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About the Role
Ready to work somewhere that cares more about how you build software than how fast you can ship it?
At Opencast, we don’t measure developers by the number of tickets you complete. We care about engineering craft, clean design, and thoughtful problem-solving.
Our consultants deliver in complex environments. They pair often and collaborate with others who take pride in TDD (Test-Driven Development), emerging design, refactoring—and always leave code better than they found it. If you value simple and robust solutions and want a role where your judgment matters as much as your keyboard, you’ll fit right in.
The Role
Software developers at Opencast care about building products right. They combine their tech agnosticism, expertise in agile methodologies, and extreme programming practices to deliver agile transformation. We use industry-leading programming languages for collaborative, straightforward problem-solving—with a focus on test-driven development (TDD) and pair programming.
Working closely with clients and key stakeholders is essential. Our developers are inclusive team players who listen, challenge kindly, manage expectations when needed, and always prioritize teaching and helping others. Our priorities extend beyond delivery: we want to leave clients with improved ways of working, solid technology, and a great experience from discovery to live.
This role is technically diverse, not provider- or solution-constrained, and offers opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Requirements
Core Travel and Security Needs
This role involves weekly on-site work and regular travel to client locations throughout the UK. We seek individuals who value:
- In-person collaboration
- Strong client relationships
- Delivering impactful solutions
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Security clearance is mandatory.
- New applicants typically require active Security Check (SC) clearance.
- Processing under UK Government vetting requirements applies.
- Eligibility criteria include:
- UK citizenship and at least five years of continuous residency in the UK (with no absences longer than 28 consecutive days).
- Nationality and immigration status may affect progress.
Note: Ineligibility based on these criteria may prevent application progression—please review [UK Government guidance](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-communications-network/gc أصول்வంటది) for clarity, or contact us before applying.
When to Apply
We seek new hires from September.
Essential Experience
Technical Expertise
Compute Senior Software Developer status with tangible proof in:
- Leading design and delivery of high-quality, user-centred services using Java or Scala.
- Solving problems using Kotlin, Ruby, or JavaScript—and other popular languages—apply the right approach.
- Designing scalable, maintainable systems, prioritizing performance, security, and accessibility.
- Embedding strong testing practices throughout.
- Recent government/public sector experience is crucial.
- Aligning delivery with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards (supporting others to do the same).
- Technology adoption and continuous team improvement, paired with driving agile transformation.
Essential Consulting Skills
Beyond software engineering, you’ll need:
Delivery Excellence
- Shape and guide delivery by creating clear, user-centred backlogs aligned with client needs.
- Lead technically, balancing delivery quality from idea to implementation.
- Set and iterate testing approaches that elevate confidence.
- Fostering pairing and mobbing to enhance learning and collaboration.
- Build trusted stakeholder/client relationships by listening, adapting, and shaping the right solutions.
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Collaboration & Impact
- Communicate technical decisions clearly and challenge issues in a positive, introspective way.
- Mentor and share knowledge through coaching, tech practices, and peer support.
- Handle change proactively, showing resilience, adaptability, and improvement mindset.
- Engage multidisciplinary teams, aligning stakeholders to shape impacts early.
Note: During interviews, we’ll explore past experiences demonstrating growth in these areas.
Salary
£61,001–£78,000 per annum.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package, including:
- 7% employer pension contribution,
- Share options,
- Discretionary bonuses (performance linked).
- Flexible work arrangements (client schedule dependent),
- 25 holiday days + 3 "life happens" days,
- Wellbeing support,
- Ongoing professional development,
- Volunteering opportunities,
- A supportive team culture fostering career growth.
Work Location
This role requires regular on-site attendance. You must be available for HQ, client site, and home-based work, including commute flexibility for unexpected travel needs.
Equal Opportunity
At Opencast, diversity, inclusion, and our people’s backgrounds feed into our impactful solutions. We believe fair, equitable outcomes drive meaningful results.
Interview Process
Conducted via Microsoft Teams. Adjustments made to support accessibility preferences.
Want to join? Explore our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.
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