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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 backend 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).
* 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).
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