Join a high-profile public sector project as a Senior Scala Developer, contributing to large-scale government systems in a fully remote capacity. Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Scala. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones.
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Senior Scala Developer (Contract)
Duration: 3 Months (Initial)
Location: Fully Remote (UK-Based)
Security Clearance: SC Eligible Required
Engagement Type: Inside IR35
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Scala Developer to join a high-profile public sector project. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful, large-scale government systems in a fully remote capacity. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a passion for clean code, and prior experience working within UK Government environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Scala
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following TDD principles
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, DevOps, and product stakeholders
- Contribute to system design and architectural decisions
- Ensure code quality through peer reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration
- Work within Agile delivery teams to meet project milestones
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience with Scala
- Proven experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Previous experience working on UK Government projects
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
- Experience with modern development tools and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices
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Desirable Skills
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of containerisation tools such as Docker/Kubernetes
- Familiarity with reactive programming frameworks (e.g., Akka, Play)
- Experience working in secure or regulated environments
Additional Information
- Candidates must be SC Clearance eligible (or already hold active clearance)
- This role falls Inside IR35
- Fully remote working available, but candidates must be UK-based
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