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# Software Developer - Consultant

- **Company:** True North Group
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Salary:** £52,000.0 - £59,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scala (Programming Language), SC Clearance, Code Restructuring
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/software-developer-consultant-bristol-somerset/2796271134-2/

## About the Role

Must have Java or Scala language experience

Strong testing practices and OO design that's actually maintainable

Experience delivering complex services to GDS standards

Agile team player who pairs, mobs, and mentors

SC clearance eligible - UK citizen, 5+ years UK residency, no 28+ day gaps

Consulting chops required: Lead user stories end-to-end, shape backlogs, build stakeholder trust, adapt fast, and help teams level up.

## Description

You'll deliver in complex client environments - pairing, TDD, emerging design, refactoring. We think, challenge, and guide, not just code. Our clients trust us to bring judgment, not just a keyboard.


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