Opencast | B Corp™
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Join Opencast: Senior Software Developer (Consultant)
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 volume of tickets you complete. Instead, we prioritise engineering craft, clean design, and thoughtful problem-solving.
Opencast consultants thrive in complex environments, engaging in pair programming, embracing TDD, and championing emerging design and refactoring. We build software we’re proud of—our clients trust us not just to code but to think strategically, challenge assumptions, and guide them meaningfully.
If you value strong, robust solutions and seek a role where your judgment counts as much as your keyboard skills, this could be a great opportunity.
About the Role
Software developers at Opencast combine their technical expertise with company values to build products right, not just quickly. We emphasise:
- A tech-agnostic approach, leveraging cutting-edge programming languages like Java, Scala, Kotlin, Ruby, or JavaScript.
- Experience with agile methodologies and extreme programming practices.
- Collaborative development—TDD and pair programming as core best practices.
This consultancy role is about more than coding; it includes:
- Working with clients and stakeholders—openness, collaboration, constructive challenge, and relationship-building are essential.
- Prioritising improved ways of working, reliable systems, and positive client experiences from discovery to deployment.
- A dynamic environment with frequent learning opportunities and a focus on cross-stack contributions.
Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, user-centred services using Java or Scala.
- Select and apply additional languages to tailor solutions effectively.
- Design and construct scalable, maintainable systems with robust object-oriented design.
- Apply rigorous testing practices (unit testing, integration testing, contract tests, etc.) to ensure quality and reliability.
- Bring recent public-sector experience, including GDS-aligned digital services.
- Adapt quickly to new technologies while contributing to plan-for-change cultures.
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Consulting & Collaboration
- Act as a co-operative team player who listens, collaborates, and challenges ideas constructively.
- Refine and deliver user stories from inception to completion.
- Champion a shared testing ethos within teams through pair and mob programming.
- Build impactful client relationships, shaping solutions through clear and continuous communication.
- Navigate dynamic environments, responding to changing requirements with resilience and a growth mindset.
Requirements
Essential Experience
Proven software development expertise with tangible evidence of the following:
- Experience building services with Java/Scala (multiple years).
- Ability to supplement core skills with Languages (e.g., Kotlin, Ruby, JavaScript).
- Strong grasp of OOP and design patterns to create maintainable architectures.
- Experience applying TD), pair programming, and refactoring in real-world settings.
- Familiarity with government/public-sector projects and GDS compliance.
- Agile framework proficiency, particularly within dynamic, poc/startup teams.
Consulting Core Skills
You must demonstrate experience in:
- Backlog prioritisation to ensure value-driven, focused delivery.
- Client-centric facilitation, shaping and communicating technology strategies.
- Experiencing and promoting continuous improvement (pairing, mobbing).
- Treading the line between technical depth and business relevance to advise stakeholders.
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Clearance Requirement
This role involves weekly on-site work at client locations across the UK. Due to security requirements:
- Hold active UK Security Check (SC clearance).
- Be eligible (or willing) to undergo the SC vetting process (requires UK citizenship, five continuous years residence in the UK since a relevant age (typically 16), no single UK absence exceeding 28 days, compliance with government security compliance).
If unsure about eligibility, counsel with careers@opencastsoftware.com.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive Remuneration
£57,000 – £61,000 p.a.
What We Offer
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Share options
- Discretionary bonus
- 25 days’ holiday (30 days with 3 flexible “life happens” days)
- Wellbeing support (mental, financial, and pastoral entitlements)
- Professional development programmes
- Volunteering opportunities
- A supportive team culture
Working Environment
This role requires:
- On-site attendance at Opencast HQ, client offices, and offices across the UK.
- Regular travel—all applicants must be prepared for non-trivial mobility to fulfill responsibilities.
Cultural Fit
Diversity & Inclusion We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and careers. Our collections feed into delivering end solutions that help crack inequality.
Interviews
Conducted via Microsoft Teams. Flexible arrangements to support intersectional needs.
Apply now for our multiple open roles online. Start your discussions with careers@opencastsoftware.com.
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