Scala Engineer

Hays are now looking for a Scala Engineer for one of our local clients: 500 - 600 p/d Inside IR35 (Depending on level)Remote Working6 month+ contractWe are looking for an experienced Scala Engineer to play a key role in upgrading applications from Play Framework 2.8 to Play 3.0, modernising services, and implementing the System across customer-facing portals.This is primarily a hands-on software engineering role with a strong focus on Scala development rather than cloud infrastructure, although the applications are hosted within AWS.Essential Skills- Strong commercial experience with Scala- Experience developing applications using the Play Framework- Knowledge of Play 2.8 to Play 3.0 migrations/upgrades- Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and web applications- Experience working within Agile delivery teams- Ability to work in complex public sector or enterprise environmentsDesirable Skills- AWS-hosted application development- Experience within government or highly regulated environments- CI/CD and modern software engineering practices- Front-end development experienceRole Responsibilities- Deliver new features and enhancements using Scala and Play Framework.- Support the migration from Play 2.8 to Play 3.0.- Implement Design System standards across customer-facing services.- Develop and maintain APIs and web applications hosted on AWS.- Collaborate with architects, developers, testers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.If you''re ..... full job details .....