Software Developer

About Opencast

Ready to work somewhere that cares more about how you build software than how fast you can ship it? At Opencast, we don’t measure developers by the number of tickets you complete. We care about engineering craft, clean design and thoughtful problem-solving.

Opencast consultants deliver in complex environments, pairing often and working with others who take pride in doing things properly: TDD, emerging design, refactoring and leaving code better than they found it. We build software we are proud of, and our clients trust us not just to code but to think, challenge and guide.

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.

Essential experience

To succeed in this role, you’ll have experience as a Software Developer and be able to demonstrate, with tangible examples, that you can:

• Build high-quality, user-centred services using Java or Scala.
• Select and apply additional languages, such as Kotlin, Ruby or JavaScript, to deliver the right solutions.
• Design and develop well-structured, maintainable systems using object-oriented principles.
• Apply strong testing practices to ensure quality, reliability and confidence in your work.
• Bring recent government (public sector) experience.
• Deliver complex digital services aligned to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
• Adapt to new technologies, continuously developing your skills and contributing across the stack.
• Work effectively within agile teams to deliver value iteratively.

Essential consulting skills

In addition to software engineering skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be an Opencast consultant. You’ll need to demonstrate how you:

• Maintain and prioritise a team backlog to support focused, value-driven delivery.
• Lead the implementation of user stories from refinement through to completion.
• Collaborate with others to deliver a strong, shared testing approach.
• Work collaboratively through pairing and mobbing to improve outcomes and share knowledge.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and clients, communicating clearly to shape solutions.
• Adapt to changing priorities and environments, responding positively to new challenges.
• Demonstrate resilience and a growth mindset, using feedback to continuously improve.
• Operate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver value.