Kotlin Developer
Posted 4 days ago by Boost Talent
£475 Per day
Inside
Mostly Remote
Leeds, UK
Summary: The role is for a Senior Software Developer (Backend) with active SC clearance, primarily focused on delivering robust backend services in a government environment. The position requires strong expertise in Kotlin and a collaborative mindset, emphasizing quality-driven development practices. The role is mostly remote with an initial contract of three months. Candidates must be available for interviews and start at short notice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and deliver robust Back End services
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to shape technical solutions
- Contribute to technical direction and promote engineering best practices
- Participate in collaborative development activities including pair programming
- Ensure high-quality code through strong TDD practices
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Backend Engineer within government/public sector environments
- Strong hands-on expertise in Kotlin (primary focus for this role)
- Solid experience with Java and Spring Boot
- Demonstrable experience applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach
- Ability to engage in technical discussions and contribute to continuous improvement
- Availability to interview and start at short notice
Salary (Rate): £475 per day
City: Leeds
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: Mostly Remote
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
SC-Cleared Senior Developer - £450-£475 per day, Inside IR35 - Mostly Remote- Initial 3 months:
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer (Backend) to join a high-performing team delivering solutions within a government environment. This is a hands-on role suited to a strong engineer who thrives in collaborative teams and is passionate about quality-driven development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and deliver robust Back End services
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to shape technical solutions
- Contribute to technical direction and promote engineering best practices
- Participate in collaborative development activities including pair programming
- Ensure high-quality code through strong TDD practices
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Backend Engineer within government/public sector environments
- Strong hands-on expertise in Kotlin (primary focus for this role)
- Solid experience with Java and Spring Boot
- Demonstrable experience applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach
- Ability to engage in technical discussions and contribute to continuous improvement
- Availability to interview and start at short notice
Additional Information
- Candidates must hold active SC Clearance
- Interview process will include a pair programming exercise to assess TDD capability
If you are a skilled Back End engineer with strong Kotlin expertise and active SC clearance, apply now for immediate consideration