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Salary: £127,920 - 127,920 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 architecturesBPSS clearance requiredExperience with cloud-based infrastructure is desirableUnderstanding of application security principles is desirableExperience with CI/CD, TDD, pair programming, and DevOps practices and tooling is desirable 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 hiring for a Scala Engineer / Developer to join a major public sector digital transformation programme supporting the UK governments Making Tax Digital initiative. Based in Telford with 2 days per week onsite, this is a 6-month PAYE inside IR35 contract at £490 per day. You will work in a mature Agile environment alongside multidisciplinary teams to build modern, user-centric digital services using cloud-native technologies and high-performance microservices. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile government programme, with a collaborative and supportive team culture, exposure to modern cloud and DevOps practices, and potential for extension.
last updated 32 week of 2026