Lead Scala Developer | Gov Project | 3-6 Month Contract | £485 p.d (Inside IR35) | Newcast

Lead Scala Developer | Gov Project | 3-6 Month Contract | £485 p.d (Inside IR35) | Newcastle Role: Lead Scala Developer Day Rate: £485 p.d (Inside IR35) Client: Dept of UK Government Location: 2 back-to-back days in Newcastle per month Clearance: BPSS Duration: Initial 3 months with likely extension Futureheads is recruiting a Lead Scala Developer for a leading tech consultancy that specialises in delivering complex and high-impact projects within central government.Essential Requirements: Experience in working in a MacOS or Linux environment is essential. Experience in a Lead Developer or equivalent leadership position, with a strong background in Scala development. Hands-on experience in developing microservices with Play Framework. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (eg, Git), and modern dev tooling, such as IntelliJ, VS Code, sbt (Scala). Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and practices. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment. Experience in participating and influencing architectural decisions across large codebases. TDD advocate. Prior gov/public sector experience. ..... full job details .....