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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 Description As a Solutions Architect, you will design robust, secure and scalable solutions within Google Cloud Platform ecosystem. You will translate business and technical requirements into end-to-end architecture designs covering applications, APIs, data platforms and integrations. You will ensure alignment with GDS standards, Technology Code of Practice and public sector governance frameworks. You will support multi-cloud portability considerations where required and ensure reusable architecture patterns that future-proof digital estate. You will provide architectural leadership, assurance and mentoring to strengthen in-house capability. Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Google Cloud Platform services, API management platforms such as Apigee, Python and web application frameworks, PostgreSQL, Terraform, Kubernetes or Cloud Run, secure architecture design principles Responsibilities Design end-to-end cloud-native solutions aligned to functional and non-functional requirements Ensure security, scalability and resilience across application and data architectures Define reusable architecture patterns and promote future-proof design principles Provide assurance through technical design reviews and governance boards Support API life cycle design and integration within GCP environments Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure architectural alignment throughout implementation Lead mentoring and capability development initiatives Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

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 Description As a Middle QC Engineer, you will take responsibility for designing and implementing test strategies across cloud-based applications and data services. You will develop automated testing frameworks, support API life cycle validation and ensure quality across CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with DevOps and development teams to embed quality gates within deployment processes and maintain high standards of reliability across digital services. Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Automated testing frameworks, Python or similar Scripting language, API testing tools, CI/CD integration, GitHub, Jira Responsibilities Design and execute comprehensive test plans for cloud-native applications Develop and maintain automated regression and integration test suites Validate API performance, security and data integrity Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines Collaborate with architects and engineers to improve testability of solutions Support production defect triage and resolution Contribute to mentoring junior team members and knowledge transfer initiatives Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements

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 Description As a Senior Big Data Engineer, you will lead the engineering of complex data solutions across Google Cloud Platform environment. You will architect and implement high-performance data pipelines integrating multiple internal and external data sources. You will apply strong data modelling and warehousing principles using BigQuery and Cloud SQL, embed governance through Dataplex and ensure automated orchestration via Airflow. You will provide technical leadership to ensure resilience, scalability and compliance across data services that underpin critical national infrastructure programmes. Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Google Cloud Platform including BigQuery, Cloud SQL and Cloud Composer, Apache Airflow, Dataplex, Dataform, Great Expectations or similar data quality tools, Terraform, Python and SQL Responsibilities Lead design and delivery of enterprise-scale data pipelines Define data modelling standards and warehouse optimisation strategies Embed governance, metadata management and security controls Oversee automated orchestration and monitoring of data workflows Provide assurance for performance, scalability and compliance requirements Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure reliable deployments Mentor data engineers and contribute to structured upskilling initiative Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

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 Description: As a DevOps Technical Leader, you will provide strategic oversight of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering practices across the entire digital estate. You will define reusable Infrastructure as Code patterns, ensure deployment automation standards and embed reliability engineering across data and application platforms including Pega services. You will champion secure DevOps practices, support integration with security monitoring functions and ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory standards. You will also contribute to portfolio-level planning and governance, ensuring resource efficiency and delivery focus across multiple workstreams. Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, CI/CD tooling, Cloud Monitoring and Logging, Security Command Center, Kubernetes, SRE practices, incident management frameworks Responsibilities Define and enforce DevOps and SRE standards across delivery teams Design reusable Infrastructure as Code frameworks to improve consistency and governance Oversee CI/CD implementation and deployment automation strategies Embed reliability, observability and performance optimisation practices Lead security integration including vulnerability assessments and compliance reviews Provide technical assurance within governance and review forums Drive mentoring, workshops and upskilling initiatives aligned to capability development KPIs Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

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 Description As a Lead Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the development and enhancement of the digital services. You will design and oversee secure, scalable application architectures within Google Cloud Platform, ensuring alignment with GDS standards and public sector governance. You will lead development across Python-based services, APIs and web applications, ensuring integration with data platforms and Pega systems. You will champion secure coding practices, CI/CD automation and reusable design patterns, while mentoring engineers and supporting structured knowledge transfer Preferred tech stack Python including Django or Flask, Google Cloud Platform services, API development and integration including Apigee, PostgreSQL, GitHub and CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, JavaScript and modern web frameworks Responsibilities Lead the design and development of scalable, secure cloud-native applications Define coding standards and enforce secure software development life cycle practices Oversee API design and integration across distributed services Collaborate with architects and DevOps teams to ensure resilient deployments Embed automated testing and CI/CD pipelines into development workflows Provide technical assurance within governance and design review forums Mentor engineers and deliver structured capability development initiatives. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

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, secure engineering, and agile delivery , we continue to build innovative digital services that truly matter. Preferred Technical ExpertiseCloud Infrastructure AWS (EKS, RDS, Aurora, ElastiCache, Kafka, IAM) Secure Hosting Experience working within air-gapped or government-secure environments Container & Cluster Management Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher Helm Jenkins Monitoring & Observability Prometheus Grafana ELK Stack Dynatrace Secrets & Identity Management HashiCorp Vault Keycloak CI/CD & DevOps Tooling Jenkins Git ServiceNow Trivy Terraform Streaming & Messaging Apache Kafka (including Kafka Replication) Data Technologies PostgreSQL Redis RDLs Automation & Scripting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Pipeline automation Event relay tooling Bash, Python, Groovy AWS Lambda Key Responsibilities Run, manage, and continuously evolve AWS and secure on-premise environments to ensure high availability Lead Level 3 (L3) production support , including non-production maintenance and 24/7 on-call support Ensure services comply with government security standards and change/release governance models Build and maintain infrastructure components including: Kafka event streaming Aurora, RDS, and Redis databases Identity management (Keycloak) Caching and secure data layers Enhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines and developer self-service tooling Proactively manage technical debt in collaboration with governance bodies Improve automation, observability, and testing coverage across platform services Align infrastructure delivery with product roadmaps and platform strategy Support critical national infrastructure tasks including: Deployments Incident, problem, and change management (ITIL-aligned) Continuous service improvement Use and integrate ServiceNow (or successor platforms) for operational governance Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

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 Description As a Product Manager, you will define and drive the vision, roadmap and delivery of digital products. You will ensure that product decisions are user-centered, data-informed and aligned to strategic objectives. Working within agile delivery teams, you will prioritize backlogs, balance short-term operational stability with long-term innovation and ensure measurable value is delivered. You will collaborate closely with technical leads, analysts and stakeholders to maintain focus on outcomes while embedding continuous improvement and optimisation. Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Agile product management tools, Jira and Confluence, API-driven platforms, Google Cloud Platform environments, analytics and reporting tools Responsibilities Define product vision and maintain outcome-focused roadmaps Prioritise backlogs to balance maintenance, enhancements and innovation Engage stakeholders to align product delivery with programme objectives Use data and user feedback to inform decision-making Ensure compliance with GDS standards and public sector governance Monitor product performance against SLAs and KPIs Support knowledge transfer and progressive capability development with the project teams Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a trusted digital delivery partner to UK government departments and public sector bodies. We specialise in building user-centred digital services that improve lives. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together experienced technologists, designers, researchers, and strategists to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful impact in the public sector. Key Responsibilities 1. Test Planning & Execution Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for GOV.UK digital services. Identify key testing objectives and ensure coverage of user requirements across different environments. 2. Functional & Non-Functional Testing Conduct functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Perform non-functional testing, including performance, security, and usability testing. 3. Automation & Test Framework Development Design and implement test automation frameworks using industry best practices. Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, JavaScript, Playwright, RestAssured (BDD), or similar frameworks. Automate API testing using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and deployment. 4. Defect Management & Reporting Identify, document, and track defects using test management tools (Azure DevOps, JIRA). Work closely with development teams to resolve issues effectively. Produce detailed test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders. 5. Collaboration & Agile Delivery Work in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban), contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to define test strategies. Provide guidance and mentor junior testers in automation best practices. 6. Compliance with GOV.UK & DDAT Standards Follow GOV.UK service design principles and DDAT frameworks for testing government applications. Ensure all tests align with security and compliance regulations.

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK national, award-winning SME digital consultancy with over 300 consultants across the UK. We partner with public sector organisations to design and deliver impactful, user-centred digital services that improve millions of lives. We place equal importance on our people, culture, and work-life balance as we do on delivering high-quality services. Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and problem-solving by nature, we build high-performing teams that drive sustainable digital transformation. Why Work With Us - 3 Ways We're Different We're not just a consultancy - we're a community, with a strong culture of learning, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement Our consultants are highly experienced, typically bringing 10+ years of expertise in solving complex problems We build handpicked, high-performing teams with strong empathy, trust, and a user-first mindset The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior User Researcher to join a large, multidisciplinary Agile team delivering complex, high-impact digital services. You will lead user research activities across complex services, embed user-centred practices in new teams, and align research activities with wider delivery and service objectives. You will also mentor and support other researchers, helping to assure and improve research quality. Key Responsibilities Plan and lead user research activities on complex digital services Embed user-centred and inclusive research practices within teams Align research activity with service strategy and delivery plans Analyse and synthesise research findings, translating insight into clear recommendations Supervise, mentor, and support other user researchers Advocate for user research with stakeholders and delivery teams Support Agile teams to adopt and mature user-centred practices Skills & Experience Essential Strong experience working as a Senior User Researcher on GDS-aligned digital services Proven experience planning and delivering a wide range of user research methods Strong analysis and synthesis skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders Experience designing and delivering inclusive and accessible research Ability to work closely with designers, developers, and product managers Experience embedding user-centred design in Agile environments Knowledge & Capability Understanding of the social and technological context of government services Ability to align research to strategic decision-making Good technical awareness of how digital services are built and operated What We Value At Scrumconnect, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental to how we work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability and Inclusion Partner.

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, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior iOS Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native iOS applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and Back End developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team Integrate with RESTful APIs and Back End services, working closely with API developers Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects Support App Store submission processes and manage release cycles Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in native iOS development using Swift Solid understanding of iOS SDK, Xcode, and the Apple development ecosystem Experience with common iOS architectural patterns (eg MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture) Proficiency with iOS frameworks such as UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data, or equivalent Experience writing unit tests, UI tests, and working with test-driven development practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Xcode Cloud, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase, Dynatrace, App Center) Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile) Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of iOS applications Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.

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, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native Android applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications using Kotlin and/or Java Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and Back End developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences Write clean, testable, well-documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team Integrate with RESTful APIs and Back End services, working closely with API developers Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects Support Google Play Store submission processes and manage release cycles Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in native Android development using Kotlin (Java experience also valued) Solid understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and the Google development ecosystem Experience with common Android architectural patterns (eg MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture) Proficiency with Android frameworks such as Jetpack Compose, Android Jetpack libraries, Room, Retrofit, or equivalent Experience writing unit tests, instrumented tests, and working with test-driven development practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Gradle, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public-sector or government context Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the GOV.UK Design System Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase Crashlytics, Dynatrace, App Center) Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile) Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution Familiarity with cross-platform considerations, even if primarily native-focused Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on design, development, and maintenance of Android applications Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.

About the Role The Workday Financials Consultant will lead the implementation and configuration of Workday Financial Management solutions , collaborating with clients to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting, and improve overall operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Manage Workday Financials implementations , including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Financial Reporting. Configure financial workflows , chart of accounts, and reporting tools based on business requirements. Partner with finance teams to translate business needs into effective Workday Financials configurations . Oversee data migration and reconciliation of financial data. Develop custom reports and dashboards to deliver actionable financial insights. Provide training and guidance to finance teams post-implementation. Skills & Qualifications Hands-on experience implementing Workday Financials modules (GL, AP, AR, Financial Reporting). Workday Financials certification preferred. Strong knowledge of financial accounting and reporting principles . Proven ability to work with senior finance stakeholders. Experience in data migration and financial systems integration .

About the Role The Workday HCM Consultant is responsible for leading the implementation, configuration, and optimization of the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) module for clients. The role focuses on understanding HR business requirements and ensuring that Workday solutions are effectively tailored to meet organizational needs. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end Workday HCM implementations , from requirements gathering through design, configuration, testing, and go-live. Configure and customize Workday HCM modules , including core HR functions, employee records, and benefits administration. Collaborate with HR teams to analyze workflows, identify improvement areas, and propose best-practice Workday solutions . Manage data migration activities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of HR data. Develop and execute test plans to validate system functionality. Deliver training and post-implementation support to HR users. Skills & Qualifications Proven experience implementing Workday HCM (Core HR, Talent, Recruiting, and Benefits modules). Workday HCM certification preferred. Strong understanding of HR processes, policies, and systems . Experience with Workday security configuration and role-based access controls . Excellent communication and project management skills.

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.

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.