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# Software Developer - Consultant (Contract)

- **Company:** Opencast
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £66,703.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Ruby, TypeScript, Kotlin
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5843194248

## About the Role

Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days.

As attendance at client sites is a routine part of the role's working pattern and involves occasional travel, travel expenses are not covered.

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 beneficial.

 * Expertise in Java and/or Scala is required
 * Experience with Javascript, Typescript, Kotlin, Python or Ruby 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
 * Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success
 * Experience with agile methodology

 * 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

Up to £450 per day (working inside IR35)

This role requires regular on-site attendance across our HQ, hub offices, client sites and home. Applicants must be able to commute to offices and client sites as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role.



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