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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Expertise in Java is preferred
Experience in other languages such as Scala, Kotlin or Ruby is also valuable
Deep understanding of programming paradigm, code design, testing, accessibility, performance and security
Proven ability to apply different testing tools and methods in practice
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

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Visit our website for more details.
We’re not working with recruitment agencies on this vacancy. If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with Opencast.
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Role tech stack
Java
Scala
Kotlin
Ruby
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Culture overview
We want to provide our people with interesting work for organisations that matter to them – we give our people the best chance to grow with us.Our people are honest, hardworking, open and confident – we are smart self-starters. We strive to protect our family culture and we’re not big on hierarchy.Our internal working groups ensure progressive change to our processes and practices, covering:• Charity• Environmental action• Health and wellbeing• Inclusive change• Social committee• Tech sector engagementWe offer an extensive social and wellbeing calendar providing something for everyone who wants to get involved in Opencast life.We value and empower our people, doing right by them. We work flexibly and keep hierarchy to a minimum. Our benefits include generous annual leave, training and development, pension, and other financial perks.
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Employee benefits
Bonus Scheme
Company Car
Cycle To Work
Flexible Hours
Flexible Working
Free Parking
Laptop
Learning Allowance
Pension
Share Options
Office vibe

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

A SENIOR CONSULTANT IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AT OPENCAST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Driving the elaboration of their team’s backlog
Setting testing strategies to match industry standards
Being a technical expert in their team (or acting as the team lead)
Leading the technical representation in a project discovery
Mentoring and coaching others to help them achieve their full potential
Demonstrating leadership within Opencast communities of practice