Software Developer - Consultant (Contract)

Ready for a new challenge?

Are you looking for contract work that makes a difference?

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 We’re looking for Contractors in Software Development (consultant level) to help our major clients transform.

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.

Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants.

The roles are varied, technical, and never confined to any one provider or solution.

UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our contracting opportunities.

in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be essential. Technical Skills · Expertise in Java and/or Scala is preferred · Experience with Kotlin, Ruby, Springboot, Python is also valuable · 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 required · Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success · Experience with agile methodology A contractor 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 Salary Up to £450 per day (working inside IR35) 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 and a technical interview. Want to know more? Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com . Ready for a new challenge? Are you looking for contract work that makes a difference? 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 We’re looking for Contractors in Software Development (consultant level) to help our major clients transform. 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. Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants. The roles are varied, technical, and never confined to any one provider or solution. UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our contracting opportunities.