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Talent Engagement Partner | We're hiring! at OpencastSoftware.com
Ready for a new challenge?
Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?
If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions for our clients in government and business.
The role
Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, eXtreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.
Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice.
Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority.
The role is varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution and there are always opportunities for learning and development.
Technical Skills
* Expertise in Java is preferred
* Understanding of Object Oriented Programming
* In depth knowledge of concepts and uses of testing
* Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards, is beneficial
* Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success
* Experience with agile methodology
A consultant in software development at Opencast is responsible for:
* Delivering in the upkeep of their team’s backlog
* Collaborating with the teams testing effort
* Leading on the implementation of user stories
* Embracing mobbing and pairing
* Working with others in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment
* Contributing to Opencast’s communities of practice
What our offer includes
Competitive pension, healthcare, share options and discretionary bonus.
Flexible hours and 25 days' holiday.
People to support you every step of the way.
Where you’ll work
Our hybrid model means everyone at Opencast splits their time between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and considers requirements of your work, our clients and your team.
We include you
We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.
Interview
Job interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. The recruitment process for this role includes pair programming, a values interview, and a technical interview.
Want to know more?
Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.
We’re not working with recruitment agencies on this vacancy. If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with Opencast.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting and Information Technology
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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