Scala Developer - Remote Work (Inside of IR35)

Our client are a top tier consultancy looking for a Scala Developer on a 6 months contract.

About the Role:

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.

You will be part of a cross-functional Agile team, collaborating with DevOps Engineers, Testers, and Product Managers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

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 Back End 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).

• Agile/Scrum delivery environment experience.

• 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).