Role: Data Migration Specialist - Defence Sector Location: London (On-site) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Freelance Duration: 12 Months +
A leading organisation within the defence sector is seeking a Data Migration & Data Synchronisation Specialist to support a large-scale data transformation initiative. This role requires a contractor experienced in designing and delivering secure data migration frameworks across complex enterprise environments, integrating both on-premise and cloud platforms.
Candidates must be freelance contractors and have Security clearance or eligible for Security clearance due to the nature of the programme
The successful consultant will play a key role in building scalable architectures and automated data pipelines to enable accurate, secure, and high-performance data flows across multiple systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement data migration and synchronisation architectures across multiple platforms
- Develop scalable and secure data transfer frameworks across databases, data warehouses, and data lakes
- Build and maintain automated data pipelines to synchronise internal and external data sources
- Ensure performance, reliability, and security of data flows across enterprise systems
- Implement data encryption and compliance standards aligned with defence sector requirements
- Work with modern data processing technologies and cloud data platforms
Required Technical Expertise
- Data Migration & Data Synchronisation Architecture
- SQL / Python / Scala
- Data Engineering & Data Pipelines
- Relational & NoSQL Databases
- Apache Spark
- Databricks
- Data Warehousing / Data Lakes
- Cloud & On-Prem Data Integration
Additional Requirements
- Freelance contractor only
- Must be eligible for security clearance
- Availability to work on-site in LondonIf you are an experienced Data Migration Specialist looking for a long-term freelance engagement within the defence sector, we would be keen to speak with you.
Role Details:Position: SparkScala DeveloperLocation: London, UK (Hybrid)Work Mode: Hybrid (3 Days a week from Office)Duration: Initial contract will be for 12 months, however long-term projectRate: Inside IR35- Up to GBP 450/day
?? Visa Note: Open to British Citizenship, or ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain), or UK Settlement Visa. We do not provide visa sponsorship.
Key Requirements:Must have skills:-Spark & Scala
Nice to have skills:-Spark Streaming, Hadoop,-Hive,-SQL,-Sqoop,- Impala
Detailed Job Description: At least 8+ years of experience and strong knowledge in Scala programming language. Able to write clean, maintainable and efficient Scala code following best practices. Good knowledge on the fundamental Data Structures and their usage At least 8+ years of experience in designing and developing large scale, distributed data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and related technologies. Having expertise in Spark Core, Spark SQL and Spark Streaming. Experience with Hadoop, HDFS, Hive and other BigData technologies. Familiarity with Data warehousing and ETL concepts and techniques Having expertise in Database concepts and SQL/NoSQL operations. UNIX shell scripting will be an added advantage in scheduling/running application jobs. At least 8 years of experience in Project development life cycle activities and maintenance/support projects. Work in an Agile environment and participation in scrum daily standups, sprint planning reviews and retrospectives. Understand project requirements and translate them into technical solutions which meets the project quality standards Ability to work in team in diverse/multiple stakeholder environment and collaborate with upstream/downstream functional teams to identify, troubleshoot and resolve data issues. Strong problem solving and Good Analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment. Stay up to date with new technologies and industry trends in Development.
We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences.
- Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack).
- Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations
- Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments
- Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process
- Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services
- Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application.
- Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale.
- Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers.
What you’ll bring
- Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python).
- Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven’t worked extensively in ML before.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support.
- Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations.
- Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP).
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches.
- Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes
Team overview
Global OTT Technology
Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.
The rewards
There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you’ll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
We’d love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences.
- Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack).
- Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations
- Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments
- Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process
- Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services
- Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application.
- Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale.
- Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers.
What you’ll bring
- Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python).
- Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven’t worked extensively in ML before.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support.
- Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations.
- Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP).
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches.
- Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes
Team overview
Global OTT Technology
Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.
The rewards
There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you’ll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
We’d love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences.
- Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack).
- Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations
- Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments
- Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process
- Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services
- Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application.
- Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale.
- Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers.
What you’ll bring
- Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python).
- Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven’t worked extensively in ML before.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support.
- Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations.
- Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP).
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches.
- Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes
Team overview
Global OTT Technology
Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.
The rewards
There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you’ll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
We’d love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences.
- Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack).
- Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations
- Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments
- Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process
- Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services
- Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application.
- Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale.
- Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers.
What you’ll bring
- Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python).
- Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven’t worked extensively in ML before.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support.
- Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations.
- Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP).
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches.
- Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes
Team overview
Global OTT Technology
Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.
The rewards
There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you’ll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
We’d love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences.
- Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack).
- Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations
- Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments
- Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process
- Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services
- Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application.
- Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale.
- Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers.
What you’ll bring
- Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python).
- Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven’t worked extensively in ML before.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support.
- Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations.
- Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP).
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches.
- Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes
Team overview
Global OTT Technology
Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.
The rewards
There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you’ll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
We’d love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences.
- Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack).
- Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations
- Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments
- Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process
- Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services
- Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application.
- Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale.
- Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers.
What you’ll bring
- Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python).
- Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven’t worked extensively in ML before.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support.
- Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations.
- Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP).
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches.
- Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes
Team overview
Global OTT Technology
Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.
The rewards
There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you’ll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
We’d love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences.
- Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack).
- Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations
- Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments
- Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process
- Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services
- Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application.
- Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale.
- Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers.
What you’ll bring
- Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python).
- Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven’t worked extensively in ML before.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support.
- Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations.
- Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP).
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches.
- Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes
Team overview
Global OTT Technology
Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.
The rewards
There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you’ll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
We’d love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences.
- Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack).
- Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations
- Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments
- Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process
- Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services
- Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application.
- Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale.
- Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers.
What you’ll bring
- Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python).
- Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven’t worked extensively in ML before.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support.
- Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations.
- Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP).
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches.
- Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes
Team overview
Global OTT Technology
Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.
The rewards
There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you’ll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
We’d love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
What you’ll do
- Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences.
- Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack).
- Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations
- Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments
- Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process
- Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services
- Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application.
- Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale.
- Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers.
What you’ll bring
- Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python).
- Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven’t worked extensively in ML before.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support.
- Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations.
- Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP).
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches.
- Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes
Team overview
Global OTT Technology
Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.
The rewards
There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you’ll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
We’d love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior hands-on Data Engineer for Cloud Data Lake design and development. The candidate should have Financial Services experience in design, architecture and development of large scale enterprise applications using Cloud based Data engineering platforms. This hands-on role will partner with senior-level development managers, architects and business leadership to develop and execute the technology product roadmap.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• End to end Cloud Data Lake design & development including data ingestion, data modeling and data distribution.
• Build data integrations, hand-offs between on-prem/cloud-based systems.
• Design and develop high volume data ingestion components and solutions to collect data from various sources.
• Manage and use appropriate tools in the cloud data lake development and deployment.
• Responsible for developing/implementing cloud infrastructure to support current and future business needs.
• Participating in technical design, application build, configuration, unit testing, and production deployment.
• Ensuring all cloud solutions exhibit higher level of cost efficiency, performance, security, scalability, and reliability
Required Skills:
• Development experience in designing, developing and deploying complex applications.
• Strong tech skillset/experience in PL/SQL, Java/J2EE, Python, Scala, PERL/scripting .
• Hands on experience with Cloud platforms, preferably using Databricks.
• Experience in building systems using modern, scalable, resilient, cloud native architectures.
• Experience in Data Modeling and database design with strong skills in performance tuning.
• Hands on experience in setting up data pipelines for ELT jobs across multiple data sources.
• Hands on experience in big-data processing, troubleshooting and resolving database performance issues.
• Strong knowledge of Cloud Security in AWS/Azure, specifically IAM Roles & Polices, Security Groups and Encryption keys.
• Experience with optimizing database performance, scalability, ensuring data security and compliance.
• Experience with event based, micro-batch and batched high volume and high velocity transaction and data processing system.
• Proficiency with CICD and DevOps.
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a Computer Science, Engineering or Math or equivalent experience
10+ years’ experience in professional software design and development.
Strong analytical skills, with ability to collect, absorb, and analyze information quickly and independently
Proven ability to develop and work with cross functional processes and project timelines
Excellent follow-through, attention to detail and time management skills
About State Street Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Senior Software Developer required by a successful software company developing enterprise web application products for the medical sector.
C# is the primary programming language used in the team. They utilise a language extension library to facilitate functional programming with C#.
Any knowledge with F#, Haskell, Scala or similar functional language is imperative for any application - even if this is via personal projects, It doesn’t need to be commercial experience.
The company has a fully remote working policy with no requirement to visit an office.
Essential experience:
Functional programming experience or a vested interest in functional programming even in personal projects
C#
Knowledge of one or more functional programming languages eg Scala, Haskell, F#
SQL
Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous
Functional programming in C#
Language-ext
Domain driven design
Property-based testing
Domain specific languages
TypeScript
Healthcare or medical industry experience
If you are seeking a role of this nature, please get in touch for more information.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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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. If you value simple and robust solutions and want a role where your judgment matters as much as your keyboard, you will fit right in. The role We’re looking for Contractors in Software Development (consultant level) to help our major clients transform. 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. Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants. The roles are varied, technical, and never confined to any one provider or solution. Requirements Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. 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. Technical Skills - 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 A contractor in software development at Opencast is responsible for: - 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 Salary Up to £450 per day (working inside IR35) Where you’ll work 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. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website for more details.
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. If you value simple and robust solutions and want a role where your judgment matters as much as your keyboard, you will fit right in. 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. The role is varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution and there are always opportunities for learning and development. Requirements Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days. 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. Technical Skills - Expertise in Java or Scala is required - Experience in other languages such as Kotlin, Ruby or Javascript is also valuable - Deep understanding of programming paradigm, code design, testing, accessibility, performance and security - Proven ability to apply different testing tools and methods in practice - 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 A senior consultant in software development at Opencast is responsible for: - Driving the elaboration of their team’s backlog - Setting testing strategies to match industry standards - Being a technical expert in their team (or acting as the team lead) - Leading the technical representation in a project discovery - Mentoring and coaching others to help them achieve their full potential - Demonstrating leadership within Opencast communities of practice Salary £59,001 - £72,000 What we offer A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options and a discretionary bonus. You’ll also benefit from flexible working hours (aligned to client commitments), 25 days’ holiday, and access to 3 annual “life happens” days to support unexpected situations. We also offer wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team. Where you’ll work 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. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website for more details.
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. If you value simple and robust solutions and want a role where your judgment matters as much as your keyboard, you will fit right in. 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. The role is varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution and there are always opportunities for learning and development. Requirements Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. Eligibility typically requires UK citizenship and continuous residence in the UK for the past five years, with no single absence exceeding 28 consecutive days. 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. Technical Skills - Expertise in Java or Scala is required - Experience in other languages such as Kotlin, Ruby or Javascript 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 A consultant in software development at Opencast is responsible for: - 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 - Contributing to Opencast’s communities of practice Salary £47,000 - £55,000 What we offer A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options and a discretionary bonus. You’ll also benefit from flexible working hours (aligned to client commitments), 25 days’ holiday, and access to 3 annual “life happens” days to support unexpected situations. We also offer wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team. Where you’ll work 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. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website for more details.
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. If you value simple and robust solutions and want a role where your judgment matters as much as your keyboard, you will fit right in. The role We’re looking for Contractors in Software Development (Senior level or Technical Lead) to help our major clients transform. 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. Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants. The roles are varied, technical, and never confined to any one provider or solution. Requirements Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. 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. Technical Skills - Expertise in Java and/or Scala is required - Experience in other languages such as Javascript, Typescript, Kotlin, Python or Ruby is also valuable - Experience in a technical leadership role - Deep understanding of programming paradigm, code design, testing, accessibility, performance and security - Proven ability to apply different testing tools and methods in practice - 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 A senior level contractor in software development at Opencast is responsible for: - Driving the elaboration of their team’s backlog - Setting testing strategies to match industry standards - Being a technical expert in their team (or acting as the team lead) - Leading the technical representation in a project discovery - Acting as a technical lead in the team, enabling them to achieve their full potential Salary £450 - £600 per day (working inside IR35) Where you’ll work 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. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We’re happy to make adjustments to support your needs. Want to know more? Visit our website for more details.
_Haystack is working with a direct employer on this opportunity._ Company We are using AI Agents to transform customer experience for ecommerce brands. With a proprietary approach to agentic AI, we have a unique opportunity to become the undisputed leader in our industry. We’re looking for excellent candidates to join our dedicated, thoughtful, and hardworking team to help us achieve that goal. We are a global company with offices in London, New York, and people across the world. Our customers include some of the biggest names in retail including On, Rapha, Air Up, Holland & Barrett, AllSaints, Honeylove, and Clarins. Role We are looking for an experienced software engineer to help us build our product. You will be working on the platform and backend services of the product and also the middle layer that sits between third party customer support tools and our proprietary AI platform. We value autonomy, excellence, pragmatism and impact. Responsibilities include: - Building microservices for our no-code platform, analytics, admin console, data management functionality and others - Designing and implementing maintainable and scalable architecture for consuming and providing APIs - Integrating with 3rd party systems Required Experience - Scala (3+ years of real, hands-on experience in Scala in a professional environment) - Functional programming and hands-on experience with functional programming libraries - Experience developing HTTP RESTful APIs - Excellent knowledge of SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL) - Knowledge of Terraform (hands-on experience), Docker, AWS - Experience building and deploying microservices-based architectures - We use a functional Scala stack, primarily built on the Typelevel ecosystem, including: http4s, Circe, Cats, Cats Effect, FS2, Monix, and Slick. Interview Process - Our interview process is designed to be clear, fair, and human — just like how we work day to day. - Intro Call (40 mins) — A relaxed chat to learn more about you and share what we’re building. - Technical Stage — Show us how you think and solve problems, including a take-home challenge. - Culture Stage — We’ll explore how you collaborate, communicate, and align with our team values. - Final Chat — Meet a senior team member to discuss long-term goals and mutual fit. - We keep things efficient and most candidates complete all stages within 2–3 weeks. Benefits 🚀 Thrive in a dynamic start-up culture 💰 £80k - £100k annual salary depending on experience 📈 Stock options 🏝️ 34 days off — 25 annual + 8 public + your birthday! 🎳 Quarterly team socials & perks 💪 Stay fit with a $210 monthly fitness stipend or Third Space membership 🎉 Celebrate your birthday with a day off! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Do you want to make a real impact by ensuring quality in services? Are you ready to grow your skills in a supportive, knowledge-sharing community where you can achieve your potential?
We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government, healthcare and purpose-driven businesses. As a Quality Assurance consultant, you’ll ensure that quality assurance is considered from the start through testing, questioning and improving. You’ll apply your adaptability and communication skills across a variety of projects, working with a vibrant QA community that champions learning and knowledge sharing.
The Role
You’ll work on public and private sector projects. You’ll likely be working as a lead software quality engineer on internal and client-facing projects, contributing to the leadership of teams.
Leading by example and promoting the Opencast approach, you’ll support colleagues to develop knowledge and work through challenges in all testing types. You’ll decide the best thing for your team to be working on. You’ll collaborate with team members, clients and users to ensure that high quality is maintained and best practices are followed throughout the project. You’ll adapt to different tools and technologies, advising on the best ones to use.
You’ll ensure that work is carried out in accordance with Opencast’s quality, environmental, and information security policies and procedures, as well as applicable customer policies, standards, and procedures while working on client.
Requirements
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must either currently hold active Security Check (SC) Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.
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 a result, we are unable to progress applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements.
Essential experience
To succeed in this role, you must have experience working as a lead software tester on multiple complex projects and have a good understanding of what it means to be a senior consultant.
In your CV and at interview, you’ll need to show experience of:
• Your working area and how you apply this to your role
• Functional and non-functional automation testing using Playwright with Typescript
• Creating test documentation
• Resolving complex issues and presenting findings to stakeholders
• Creating tasks from high-level requirements
• Defect triage
You’ll need a good understanding of:
- Basic principles of programming paradigms, such as object-orientated programming and procedural programming
- The concepts and benefits of OAT testing.
As well as QA skills, there are essential core skills you’ll need to be a great consultant.
In the interview, we will assess how you have:
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and focus on high-quality outcomes
• Took a methodical approach to resolving complex problems
• Respectfully challenged decisions or solutions when necessary
• Communicated effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proactively sought solutions to mitigate risk
• Raised risks and issues using the appropriate tools and processes
• Built strong working relationships and successfully resolved conflicts
• Led project meetings and actively contributed to workshops and events
Desirable experience
Some areas of experience are not essential but relevant to the role:
• UK government service standards
Salary
Senior consultant salary range: £56,001-£68,000