Scala Developer - Hybrid/Newcastle

Role: Scala Developer

Duration: 2 month contract (+Ext)

Location: Newcastle (1 overnight stay per month - 2 consecutive days)

Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Scala Developer to take a leading role in the development and implementation of services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Front End and Back End applications using Scala.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and test applications that meet business requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of developers.
• Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment are followed throughout the development life cycle.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to decision-making.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to improve code quality and maintainability.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, translating technical concepts into clear and understandable language 

Essential Skills

MUST HAVE:

• Proven experience as a Lead Developer or similar role, with a background in Scala development.
• Extensive experience in designing, building, and maintaining software.
• Proficiency in using development tools, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services.

Additional Skills

• Strong proficiency in Scala programming language
• Expert-level knowledge of functional programming paradigms (Cats)
• Proven experience with Play Framework for building web applications
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and development
• Proficiency in MongoDB for data storage and retrieval
• Experience with API development and integration
• In-depth knowledge of TDD and BDD methodologies
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and deployment pipelines

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Akka framework for building reactive systems
• Knowledge of Kibana for data visualisation

If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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