About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK national, award-winning SME software development consultancy with over 300 consultants across the UK. We partner with UK public sector clients to build impactful, user-centred digital services that improve millions of lives. We take as much pride in our people, culture, and work-life balance as we do in our mission to make public services simpler, faster, and more accessible. Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to problem-solving, we bring the step-change our customers need to sustain innovation. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Content Designer to support a project focused on improving and restructuring content for Applicants and Developers. The purpose of this project is to understand and document user and stakeholder needs, design and deliver revised content in an appropriate architecture, and define a long-term strategy for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities The project will: Understand and benchmark the current content against standards and best practices. Map and document current user journeys, validating them with internal and external stakeholders. Define and document the approach to designing, testing, agreeing, and deploying revised content, including clear stakeholder roles and responsibilities. Capture stakeholder insights and combine them with user research to establish design principles. Redesign content based on best practice, accessibility, and user-centred design standards. Agree the revised content with stakeholders and test it with a range of users. Iterate content based on user research findings and other feedback. Clearly articulate user needs and how content standards will be implemented. Conduct detailed playback and seek agreement on new content with stakeholders. Document lessons learned throughout the process. Develop and agree a content strategy and governance process for future changes. Deliver a complete handover to internal teams. Skills and Experience Strong experience working as a Content Designer in multidisciplinary digital teams. Proven ability to create clear, concise, and accessible content that meets GDS and GOV.UK standards . Experience with user research and usability testing, using insights to iterate content. Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, product teams, and developers. Excellent communication skills to explain design decisions and gain buy-in. Familiarity with content management systems and version control tools. Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to sprint activities. What We Value At Scrumconnect, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are at the heart of what we do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Dec 09, 2025
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About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK national, award-winning SME software development consultancy with over 300 consultants across the UK. We partner with UK public sector clients to build impactful, user-centred digital services that improve millions of lives. We take as much pride in our people, culture, and work-life balance as we do in our mission to make public services simpler, faster, and more accessible. Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to problem-solving, we bring the step-change our customers need to sustain innovation. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Content Designer to support a project focused on improving and restructuring content for Applicants and Developers. The purpose of this project is to understand and document user and stakeholder needs, design and deliver revised content in an appropriate architecture, and define a long-term strategy for continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities The project will: Understand and benchmark the current content against standards and best practices. Map and document current user journeys, validating them with internal and external stakeholders. Define and document the approach to designing, testing, agreeing, and deploying revised content, including clear stakeholder roles and responsibilities. Capture stakeholder insights and combine them with user research to establish design principles. Redesign content based on best practice, accessibility, and user-centred design standards. Agree the revised content with stakeholders and test it with a range of users. Iterate content based on user research findings and other feedback. Clearly articulate user needs and how content standards will be implemented. Conduct detailed playback and seek agreement on new content with stakeholders. Document lessons learned throughout the process. Develop and agree a content strategy and governance process for future changes. Deliver a complete handover to internal teams. Skills and Experience Strong experience working as a Content Designer in multidisciplinary digital teams. Proven ability to create clear, concise, and accessible content that meets GDS and GOV.UK standards . Experience with user research and usability testing, using insights to iterate content. Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, product teams, and developers. Excellent communication skills to explain design decisions and gain buy-in. Familiarity with content management systems and version control tools. Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to sprint activities. What We Value At Scrumconnect, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are at the heart of what we do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter Role Overview: We're seeking a Azure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for cloud technologies. You'll be instrumental in automating, optimizing, and securing our Azure environments, driving efficiency, and innovation across our projects. Responsibilities: Lead Azure infrastructure projects, ensuring best practices in CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security. Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable and secure cloud solutions. Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within Azure, enhancing automation and consistency. Mentor junior DevOps team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Stay abreast of the latest Azure services and features, evaluating their potential impact on our projects. Ensure system reliability and performance, troubleshooting, and resolving issues proactively. Qualifications: Proven track record as an Azure DevOps Engineer, with extensive experience in Azure services. Strong background in CI/CD tooling, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC (Terraform, ARM templates). Azure certifications (eg, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) highly preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and teams effectively. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a commitment to best practices in DevOps. Outstanding communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. What We Offer: A key role in a consultancy at the forefront of public sector digital innovation. Opportunities for professional growth, with access to training and certifications. Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting our commitment to our team's well-being and development. A collaborative, inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Application Process: Interested in shaping the future of digital public services? Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter detailing your Azure DevOps experience and what motivates you to join Scrumconnect Consulting. At Scrumconnect Consulting, we embrace diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Join us, and let's innovate together.
Oct 03, 2025
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About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter Role Overview: We're seeking a Azure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for cloud technologies. You'll be instrumental in automating, optimizing, and securing our Azure environments, driving efficiency, and innovation across our projects. Responsibilities: Lead Azure infrastructure projects, ensuring best practices in CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security. Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable and secure cloud solutions. Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within Azure, enhancing automation and consistency. Mentor junior DevOps team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Stay abreast of the latest Azure services and features, evaluating their potential impact on our projects. Ensure system reliability and performance, troubleshooting, and resolving issues proactively. Qualifications: Proven track record as an Azure DevOps Engineer, with extensive experience in Azure services. Strong background in CI/CD tooling, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC (Terraform, ARM templates). Azure certifications (eg, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) highly preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and teams effectively. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a commitment to best practices in DevOps. Outstanding communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. What We Offer: A key role in a consultancy at the forefront of public sector digital innovation. Opportunities for professional growth, with access to training and certifications. Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting our commitment to our team's well-being and development. A collaborative, inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Application Process: Interested in shaping the future of digital public services? Apply by sending your CV and a cover letter detailing your Azure DevOps experience and what motivates you to join Scrumconnect Consulting. At Scrumconnect Consulting, we embrace diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Join us, and let's innovate together.
Role Overview We are seeking an accomplished Lead Data Engineer (SFIA Level 5) to provide technical leadership, direction, and strategy across complex data engineering initiatives. This role involves leading teams to deliver resilient, scalable, and standards-driven data solutions, while engaging with senior stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data products and services. The Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for setting engineering standards, embedding best practices, and ensuring delivery aligns with strategic principles. The role also carries line management responsibilities, helping to build capability within the engineering community. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and set the direction for engineering teams and communities, ensuring delivery adheres to data standards and strategic principles. Engage with senior stakeholders to define requirements for complex and sensitive data products, pipelines, and platforms. Oversee delivery and user testing of requirements across teams. Lead the redevelopment of existing data journeys, enhancing performance, resilience, and scalability, while adapting to evolving systems, tools, and platforms. Translate user requirements and data designs into effective, reusable, and standards-compliant data solutions. Define, deliver, and embed engineering standards across multiple platforms, keeping them updated and ensuring adherence across teams. Champion data validation methods and standards to ensure data quality from source to consumption. Standardise code, product, and service quality across engineering teams by implementing best practices and governance. Design and promote reusable metadata libraries and cross-business standards in collaboration with other technical disciplines. Partner with Lead Data Engineers, Data Architects, and Technologists to design and develop innovative solutions. Continually improve data engineering, automation, and scaling capabilities. Provide leadership and mentoring, helping to develop the skills and capabilities of the Data Engineer community. Carry out line management responsibilities, supporting the growth and development of Data Engineers. Ensure alignment and collaboration with teams across Digital Group, Data & Analytics, and Data Practice for consistency and scalability. Skills & Experience Required Practitioner Level: Proven ability to lead development and delivery of complex data pipelines using big data technologies (Apache Kafka, Spark, or similar) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Technical leadership experience, setting team direction and ensuring adherence to data standards and strategic principles. Strong programming/coding expertise across Python, SQL, Proc SQL, and cloud technologies (Azure stack, AWS). Experience in designing and executing data/code quality assurance processes, troubleshooting, and resolving processing issues. Ability to apply standards and tools to design, code, test, correct, and document programs/scripts from agreed specifications. Knowledge of data modelling, with experience leading strategies for delivery to wider communities. Expert Level: Proven track record leading the development of ETL pipelines for large, complex, or high-volume datasets, with effective delegation and oversight. Advanced knowledge of data engineering standards, with the ability to establish, maintain, and enforce them across teams.
Oct 01, 2025
Role Overview We are seeking an accomplished Lead Data Engineer (SFIA Level 5) to provide technical leadership, direction, and strategy across complex data engineering initiatives. This role involves leading teams to deliver resilient, scalable, and standards-driven data solutions, while engaging with senior stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data products and services. The Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for setting engineering standards, embedding best practices, and ensuring delivery aligns with strategic principles. The role also carries line management responsibilities, helping to build capability within the engineering community. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and set the direction for engineering teams and communities, ensuring delivery adheres to data standards and strategic principles. Engage with senior stakeholders to define requirements for complex and sensitive data products, pipelines, and platforms. Oversee delivery and user testing of requirements across teams. Lead the redevelopment of existing data journeys, enhancing performance, resilience, and scalability, while adapting to evolving systems, tools, and platforms. Translate user requirements and data designs into effective, reusable, and standards-compliant data solutions. Define, deliver, and embed engineering standards across multiple platforms, keeping them updated and ensuring adherence across teams. Champion data validation methods and standards to ensure data quality from source to consumption. Standardise code, product, and service quality across engineering teams by implementing best practices and governance. Design and promote reusable metadata libraries and cross-business standards in collaboration with other technical disciplines. Partner with Lead Data Engineers, Data Architects, and Technologists to design and develop innovative solutions. Continually improve data engineering, automation, and scaling capabilities. Provide leadership and mentoring, helping to develop the skills and capabilities of the Data Engineer community. Carry out line management responsibilities, supporting the growth and development of Data Engineers. Ensure alignment and collaboration with teams across Digital Group, Data & Analytics, and Data Practice for consistency and scalability. Skills & Experience Required Practitioner Level: Proven ability to lead development and delivery of complex data pipelines using big data technologies (Apache Kafka, Spark, or similar) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Technical leadership experience, setting team direction and ensuring adherence to data standards and strategic principles. Strong programming/coding expertise across Python, SQL, Proc SQL, and cloud technologies (Azure stack, AWS). Experience in designing and executing data/code quality assurance processes, troubleshooting, and resolving processing issues. Ability to apply standards and tools to design, code, test, correct, and document programs/scripts from agreed specifications. Knowledge of data modelling, with experience leading strategies for delivery to wider communities. Expert Level: Proven track record leading the development of ETL pipelines for large, complex, or high-volume datasets, with effective delegation and oversight. Advanced knowledge of data engineering standards, with the ability to establish, maintain, and enforce them across teams.
Job Description About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst (SFIA Level 3) with a strong foundation in Python and/or SQL to join our consulting team. This role involves working in multidisciplinary teams to prepare, analyse, and visualise data to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in ensuring data quality, linking datasets, and presenting insights in an accessible and meaningful way for stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Data Preparation and Linkage Ensure new and existing data models and pipelines are reusable and reproducible. Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues. Prepare, clean, and transform data to ensure it is fit for purpose. Data Analysis and Synthesis Undertake data profiling and source system analysis. Present insights clearly and concisely to colleagues, supporting effective use of data. Data Visualisation Select and apply appropriate data visualisation techniques to tell focused, goal-driven stories. Develop inclusive and accessible visualisations that cater to diverse user needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure visualisations meet information requirements. Making Effective Decisions Understand personal level of responsibility and empower others to make decisions where appropriate. Analyse and apply a range of credible information sources to support decision-making. Engage with stakeholders to consider the impact of decisions on end users. Skills & Experience Required Working knowledge of Python and/or SQL. Experience with data preparation, cleansing, and quality resolution. Strong analytical skills and experience in data profiling. Ability to present insights clearly through effective visualisations. Experience working in multidisciplinary teams. Understanding of SFIA Level 3 competencies. Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance.
Oct 01, 2025
Job Description About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst (SFIA Level 3) with a strong foundation in Python and/or SQL to join our consulting team. This role involves working in multidisciplinary teams to prepare, analyse, and visualise data to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in ensuring data quality, linking datasets, and presenting insights in an accessible and meaningful way for stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Data Preparation and Linkage Ensure new and existing data models and pipelines are reusable and reproducible. Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues. Prepare, clean, and transform data to ensure it is fit for purpose. Data Analysis and Synthesis Undertake data profiling and source system analysis. Present insights clearly and concisely to colleagues, supporting effective use of data. Data Visualisation Select and apply appropriate data visualisation techniques to tell focused, goal-driven stories. Develop inclusive and accessible visualisations that cater to diverse user needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure visualisations meet information requirements. Making Effective Decisions Understand personal level of responsibility and empower others to make decisions where appropriate. Analyse and apply a range of credible information sources to support decision-making. Engage with stakeholders to consider the impact of decisions on end users. Skills & Experience Required Working knowledge of Python and/or SQL. Experience with data preparation, cleansing, and quality resolution. Strong analytical skills and experience in data profiling. Ability to present insights clearly through effective visualisations. Experience working in multidisciplinary teams. Understanding of SFIA Level 3 competencies. Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance.
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimise data products and a Strategic Data Platform. You will be part of multi-functional Agile delivery teams, ensuring operational stability, ongoing support, and enhancement of scalable data solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise in Azure data tools, SQL, Python, and modern engineering practices, with a focus on migration, data governance, and advanced analytics capabilities. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain data solutions using Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse. Manage the end-to-end data development life cycle within Agile delivery teams. Integrate and automate workflows into Azure DevOps pipelines. Create and maintain dimension data models and semantic models for Power BI integration. Develop advanced dashboards, visualisations, and reporting solutions using Power BI. Implement data governance, quality checks, and profiling to ensure accuracy and compliance. Lead the migration of Legacy data capabilities to modern Azure-based platforms. Apply dbt with SQL databases for data transformation, modelling, and workflow optimisation. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Coach and mentor team members, fostering best practices in data engineering. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory at application stage). Proven expertise in: Azure Data Factory & Azure Synapse Azure DevOps & Microsoft Azure ecosystem Power BI (including semantic models) Python (incl. PySpark) and advanced SQL dbt with SQL DBs (data transformation & modelling) Dimension data modelling Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments Strong experience with both structured and unstructured data. Delivery track record in Agile environments. Business analysis skills to capture and translate service needs into technical solutions. Proven success in Legacy migration projects within complex organisations. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Azure certifications (Data Engineer, Data Scientist, or related). Knowledge of GDPR compliance, data security, and governance best practices.
Oct 01, 2025
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About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimise data products and a Strategic Data Platform. You will be part of multi-functional Agile delivery teams, ensuring operational stability, ongoing support, and enhancement of scalable data solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise in Azure data tools, SQL, Python, and modern engineering practices, with a focus on migration, data governance, and advanced analytics capabilities. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain data solutions using Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse. Manage the end-to-end data development life cycle within Agile delivery teams. Integrate and automate workflows into Azure DevOps pipelines. Create and maintain dimension data models and semantic models for Power BI integration. Develop advanced dashboards, visualisations, and reporting solutions using Power BI. Implement data governance, quality checks, and profiling to ensure accuracy and compliance. Lead the migration of Legacy data capabilities to modern Azure-based platforms. Apply dbt with SQL databases for data transformation, modelling, and workflow optimisation. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Coach and mentor team members, fostering best practices in data engineering. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory at application stage). Proven expertise in: Azure Data Factory & Azure Synapse Azure DevOps & Microsoft Azure ecosystem Power BI (including semantic models) Python (incl. PySpark) and advanced SQL dbt with SQL DBs (data transformation & modelling) Dimension data modelling Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments Strong experience with both structured and unstructured data. Delivery track record in Agile environments. Business analysis skills to capture and translate service needs into technical solutions. Proven success in Legacy migration projects within complex organisations. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Azure certifications (Data Engineer, Data Scientist, or related). Knowledge of GDPR compliance, data security, and governance best practices.