Scala Software Engineer

Introduction
In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centres (Delivery Centres), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

A career in IBM CIC is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Scala Software Engineer you'll participate in many aspects of the software development lifecycle, such as design, code implementation, testing, and support. You will create software that enables your clients' hybrid-cloud and AI journeys.

You'll have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies, ensuring the applications delivered are high performing, highly available, responsive, and maintainable.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and implementation of front-end and back-end applications using Scala.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and 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 lifecycle.
• 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.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Proven experience as a Lead Developer or similar role, with a background in Scala development using the Play framework.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Preferably experience working in the Public Sector.

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
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