Senior Software Developer

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 Senior Software Developer and be able to demonstrate, with tangible examples, that you can:

• Lead the design and delivery of high-quality, user-centred services using Java or Scala.
• Use a range of technologies, including languages such as Kotlin, Ruby or JavaScript, to solve real problems in the right way.
• Design and build scalable, maintainable systems, considering performance, security and accessibility.
• Build quality into your work by embedding strong testing practices throughout delivery.
• Bring recent government (public sector) experience.
• Deliver complex digital services aligned to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards, supporting others to do the same.
• Explore and adopt new technologies, helping teams learn and continuously improve.
• Work within agile teams to deliver value early and often, adapting to changing needs.

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:

• Shape and guide delivery by driving clear, prioritised backlogs aligned to user and client needs.
• Lead on technical delivery, supporting others and ensuring a high-quality approach from idea through to implementation.
• Set and evolve testing approaches that build confidence and improve outcomes across the team.
• Encourage collaborative ways of working, including pairing and mobbing, to share knowledge and strengthen delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, communicating openly and helping shape the right solutions.
• Lead technical conversations in discovery and delivery, bringing clarity to complex problems.
• Support and develop others through coaching, mentoring and sharing good practice.
• Respond positively to change, showing resilience, adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Bring multidisciplinary teams together, aligning stakeholders and disciplines to shape solutions and deliver value for users.