FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Lead OpenSearch Developer to work for our client within the public sector. This is initially a 9-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London or Leeds.
Our client is seeking a talented Lead OpenSearch Developer to develop back end features and extra questions set as well as supporting the wider development with implementation of architectural improvements. The ideal candidate will be proactive, technically skilled, and comfortable working in a dynamic team environment with stakeholders and internal SMEs.
Responsibilities
Conduct detailed analysis, design, and implementation of new Back-end features and extended question sets
Contribute to broader architectural enhancements across the service, supporting the wider development team
Liaise with Technical and Product SMEs to ensure seamless integration of features aligned with the client's requirements
Plan and manage your own workload, effectively communicate progress or blockers, and seek support where needed
About You
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Requirements
Proven experience with OpenSearch development
Strong background in developing high-performance legacy systems
Experience across the feature lifecycle: analysis, design, implementation
Excellent communication skills, particularly in a technical stakeholder environment
Ability to work independently while contributing within a collaborative team structure
AWS, Terraform, and Unix-based systems
Experience working with or for NHS or similar public-sector digital services
Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and shifting requirements
About Us
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Why join us
Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
Annual leave, work-place pAension and BAYE share scheme
About FDM
We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.
Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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