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Lead Scala Developer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Client: Netcompany UK Limited
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 08.08.2025
Expiry Date: 22.09.2025
Job Description
Are you ready to join the forefront of technology innovation with Netcompany?
As one of the fastest growing technology companies, we are disrupting the marketplace and revolutionizing the way businesses operate. Our vision is to be the leading digital challenger in Europe whilst evolving the next generation of IT consulting.
Operating across both public and private sectors, we offer a comprehensive range of services from application development and seamless cloud migration to program delivery and service operations, our offerings are designed to meet diverse business needs.
Are you ready to join the forefront of technology innovation with Netcompany?
As one of the fastest growing technology companies, we are disrupting the marketplace and revolutionizing the way businesses operate. Our vision is to be the leading digital challenger in Europe whilst evolving the next generation of IT consulting.
Operating across both public and private sectors, we offer a comprehensive range of services from application development and seamless cloud migration to program delivery and service operations, our offerings are designed to meet diverse business needs.
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity within technology consultancy, which offers you fast-track career development opportunities, as well as the opportunity to explore new and cutting-edge technologies. This role supports the full life cycle of software development and includes the opportunity for hands-on coding. Can you see yourself playing a crucial role in supporting and driving your team to succeed? Are you looking to be involved in all parts of the process - from design and development, to ensuring that we deliver a high-quality end product to our clients?
We work with a wide range of different technologies including Scala, .Net, C#, Java, Salesforce, SharePoint, Dynamics CRM, Sitecore, ReactJS, Angular, Docker, Azure, Azure DevOps, and Octopus. We always use the most suitable, and preferably the latest, technology for each project, giving you the opportunity to learn and work with many different languages.
There will always be a lead manager associated with the project with overall delivery responsibility, who you can lean on and learn from to hone your skills around management and IT deliveries.
Key responsibilities:
* Experience with Scala
* System development - front-end, back-end, and integrations
* Building applications from scratch with Scala
* Leading and training a team
* Workflow planning
* Process optimization and quality assurance
* Implementing customer requirements for new features
* Analysis and design of the overall solution
* Daily collaboration with your team
* Full software development lifecycle delivery
Qualifications
* Minimum 3 years leading teams (irrespective of tech stack)
* 5+ years of Scala, with at least 1 year as a team lead
* Full-stack or backend technical background with experience in Scala, Java, .Net, or C#
* Curiosity to explore new technologies
* Experience across the full software development lifecycle
* Ability to code within projects
* Experience developing and delivering major IT solutions
* Understanding of agile tools and techniques
* Excellent communication skills and professional attitude
* Highly ambitious, aiming to excel in your career
* Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK when needed
* Right to work in the UK
* Hybrid working model
Additional Information
Benefits:
* Hybrid working with flexible options
* 25 days holiday
* Private Medical Healthcare via Vitality
* Pension contribution, Life Assurance
* Support for professional certifications
* Retail discounts for lifestyle benefits
* Access to Employee Resource Groups
Join Netcompany, ranked 5th on the UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in 2024.
We foster a culture of low bureaucracy, high agility, and flexibility, encouraging everyone to contribute their best.
Founded in the UK in 2017, with over 7,400 employees across offices in the UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland, and Vietnam.
We are committed to inclusive hiring and operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme, offering guaranteed interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria.
Application reference: JBRP1_UKTJ
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