Hybrid - Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London Hybrid Full-time GBP 57,000 – 61,000 / year

Opencast is hiring a Software Developer - Consultant

Requirements

  • Build high-quality, user-centred services using Java or Scala.
  • Select and apply additional languages, such as Kotlin, Ruby or JavaScript, to deliver the right solutions.
  • Design and develop well-structured, maintainable systems using object-oriented principles.
  • Apply strong testing practices to ensure quality, reliability and confidence in your work.
  • Bring recent government (public sector) experience.
  • Deliver complex digital services aligned to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
  • Adapt to new technologies, continuously developing your skills and contributing across the stack.
  • Work effectively within agile teams to deliver value iteratively.
  • Maintain and prioritise a team backlog to support focused, value-driven delivery.
  • Lead the implementation of user stories from refinement through to completion.
  • Collaborate with others to deliver a strong, shared testing approach.
  • Work collaboratively through pairing and mobbing to improve outcomes and share knowledge.
  • Build effective relationships with stakeholders and clients, communicating clearly to shape solutions.
  • Adapt to changing priorities and environments, responding positively to new challenges.
  • Demonstrate resilience and a growth mindset, using feedback to continuously improve.
  • Operate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver value.

Benefits

  • 7% employer pension contribution
  • Share options
  • Discretionary bonus
  • 25 days' holiday
  • 3 annual 'life happens' days
  • Wellbeing support
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Volunteering opportunities

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — UK

Additional Information

  • This role involves weekly on-site work, and you’ll be required to travel regularly to client locations across the UK.
  • You must either hold active Security Check (SC) clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo the clearance process.
  • SC clearance typically requires UK citizenship and continuous UK residence for at least the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days.
  • Nationality and immigration status may also be considered as part of the vetting process.
  • Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Job Details
Location Hybrid - Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London
Work mode Hybrid
Employment Full-time
Salary GBP 57,000 – 61,000 / year
Department Software Delivery – Software Development
Category other
Posted 13 days ago
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About company
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Opencast is an independent UK technology consultancy. We work at the heart of government, healthcare and innovative business to develop human-focused digital and technology solutions.

Founded in 2012, Opencast is headquartered in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, with people across the UK including London, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Our approach puts people and user needs first, built on trust, respect and a commitment to doing right by our clients.

We focus on delivering outcomes through services such as architecture, engineering, product delivery, data, and user-centred design. As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to making a positive impact on society through responsible business practices.

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