Job Title: Scala Developer
Rate: £400 - £450 (Outside IR35)
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Remote
Clearance: BPSS
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Scala Developer with strong experience in building and maintaining applications using the Play Framework. This role is supporting a high-profile central government digital transformation programme, so familiarity with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, robust Scala-based applications.
Work extensively with the Play Framework to build RESTful APIs and web services.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers and Back End teams to integrate user-facing elements.
Write clean, testable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
Ensure the system adheres to GDS and security standards.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Support continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
Required Skills and Experience:
Strong commercial experience in Scala development.
Hands-on experience with the Play Framework.
Solid understanding of functional programming principles.
Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, and HTTP protocols.
Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
Agile/Scrum delivery environment experience.
Understanding of TDD/BDD and automated testing frameworks.
Experience working on public sector or government projects is highly beneficial.
Knowledge of GDS standards and accessibility guidelines (nice to have).
Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms (desirable).