About this role
Salary: £127,400 - 127,400 per year
Requirements: Strong commercial experience with ScalaExperience developing applications using Play FrameworkStrong knowledge of unit testing and integration testingExperience working in Agile delivery environmentsStrong problem-solving and communication skillsExperience developing and supporting microservices architecturesDesirable: cloud-based infrastructure experienceDesirable: understanding of application security principlesDesirable: experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Desirable: experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)Desirable: experience with pair programmingDesirable: experience with DevOps practices and tooling Responsibilities: Develop and enhance Scala Play microservicesDeliver high-quality code within Agile delivery teamsWork closely with researchers, designers and technical specialistsSupport services throughout the full development lifecycleParticipate in testing, deployment and monitoring activitiesContribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practicesCollaborate across development communities to share knowledge and drive innovation Technologies: CI/CDCloudDevOpsSupportPlay FrameworkScalaSecurityTDDmicroservices More:
We are recruiting for an experienced Scala Developer to join a major public sector digital transformation programme supporting the UK governments Making Tax Digital initiative. The role is based in Telford with onsite working required two days per week, on a long-term 6-month assignment with potential extension opportunities. You will work in a collaborative, supportive Agile environment alongside multidisciplinary teams, gaining exposure to modern cloud technologies, DevOps practices and high-profile government digital services that help transform the UK tax system.
last updated 31 week of 2026