https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-scala-developer-gov-project-3-6-month-contract-485-pd-inside-ir35-newcast-futureheads--17bd093b-a4c5-450f-a4f3-f38b5a991896 RSS feed for Lead Scala Developer | Gov Project | 3-6 Month Contract | £485 p.d (Inside IR35) | Newcast at Futureheads. en-gb Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:55:30 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-scala-developer-gov-project-3-6-month-contract-485-pd-inside-ir35-newcast-futureheads--17bd093b-a4c5-450f-a4f3-f38b5a991896 https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-scala-developer-gov-project-3-6-month-contract-485-pd-inside-ir35-newcast-futureheads--17bd093b-a4c5-450f-a4f3-f38b5a991896 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:51:42 GMT Location: City | Salary: 485.00-485.00 Annual | Type: Contract | 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 decis... Contract