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Job Description About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering agile, secure, and scalable technology solutions for public and private sector clients. This is a fully remote role based in India, supporting UK operations and client engagements. The successful candidate will work closely with UK leadership teams and must be comfortable operating within UK regulatory, governance, and delivery frameworks. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead quality assurance and testing activities within a large-scale cloud data engineering programme operating across a modern AWS-native technology ecosystem, including Apache Airflow, Amazon Athena, AWS Glue, S3, EMR, DynamoDB, and related cloud services. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with test strategy ownership . You will be responsible for defining and driving the overall testing approach across automated pipelines, data workflows, cloud infrastructure, and release delivery while managing risks, improving testing standards, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Big Data and Data Lake environments , including testing both structured and unstructured datasets, and will be comfortable operating in highly automated CI/CD-driven delivery environments. You will work closely with engineering, DevOps, architecture, and stakeholder teams to ensure quality is Embedded throughout the software delivery life cycle. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Leadership Define, implement, and manage the overall test strategy across cloud-native data platforms and applications Lead end-to-end testing activities across data pipelines, cloud services, APIs, and distributed systems Establish quality standards, governance processes, and testing best practices across teams Drive a quality-first engineering culture across the programme Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Test Engineers and QA team members Automated Testing & Frameworks Design, implement, and oversee scalable automated test frameworks for data and application testing Build and maintain automated test suites across AWS cloud infrastructure and data workflows Enhance existing automation frameworks to improve reliability, coverage, maintainability, and reporting Ensure automated testing is fully integrated within GitLab CI/CD pipelines for rapid feedback and release confidence Big Data & Data Lake Testing Lead testing activities across Big Data and Data Lake solutions containing structured and unstructured datasets Validate large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and processing workflows Ensure data integrity, transformation accuracy, reconciliation, and performance under load Oversee PySpark-based data validation and interrogation activities on AWS EMR Support testing and monitoring of workflows orchestrated through Apache Airflow Drive root cause analysis for production data issues and platform defects Risk Management & Reporting Identify, assess, and communicate quality risks across releases and environments Analyse test execution metrics, defects, trends, and quality indicators Translate technical findings into clear, prioritised reporting for technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide regular status reporting to programme leadership and client stakeholders CI/CD & DevOps Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to improve release quality and deployment confidence Ensure automated test execution within GitLab CI/CD pipelines Support infrastructure testing and validation within Terraform-managed cloud environments Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing and delivery processes Technology Stack Apache Airflow, Amazon Athena, AWS S3, AWS Glue, AWS EMR, AWS EC2, AWS ECR, AWS DynamoDB, AWS CloudWatch, AWS IAM, Python, SQL, Java, Bash, GitLab CI/CD, Jupyter Notebooks, Apache Spark/PySpark, Terraform, Docker Key Skills Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Java, and Scripting languages such as Bash Hands-on experience testing Big Data platforms and Data Lake solutions Strong experience with AWS EMR, Apache Airflow, and Jupyter Notebooks Experience performing PySpark-based data interrogation, validation, and testing Strong knowledge of AWS services including S3, Glue, Athena, EMR, CloudWatch, IAM, DynamoDB, EC2, and ECR Experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale automated test frameworks Strong understanding of CI/CD practices using GitLab pipelines Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform Familiarity with Docker and containerised testing environments Understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions Experience validating structured and unstructured data workflows Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills Ability to communicate technical risks clearly to stakeholders at all levels Experience leading and mentoring QA/Test Engineering teams Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Test Manager , Lead Test Engineer, or QA Lead within cloud and data engineering environments Strong background in automated testing for cloud-native and data-centric platforms Experience testing large-scale data pipelines, transformation processes, and distributed systems Experience managing or leading QA/testing teams in Agile delivery environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience establishing test governance, reporting, and quality metrics Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability Experience working within regulated or security-conscious delivery environments SFIA Level 5 capability provides leadership, influences strategy, and drives quality improvements Active SC clearance (mandatory)

Apache Spark Python AWS Cloud Data Pipelines A hands-on data engineering role within a large-scale cloud data programme, responsible for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting data pipelines using Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Airflow, and a broad suite of AWS services. You will apply strong analytical and engineering skills to deliver trusted, well-governed data assets in a modern, cloud-native environment. About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading UK technology consultancy delivering digital transformation across public and private sectors, contributing to over 20% of the UK's major citizen-facing public services. We specialise in cloud engineering, data platforms, and agile delivery, helping clients build scalable, secure, and user-centred digital solutions that create real impact. Active SC clearance is a mandatory, non-negotiable requirement. Candidates must hold current, in-date Security Check (SC) clearance at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available. Applications without active SC clearance will not be considered. Working arrangement: This role is hybrid. Candidates must be willing and able to travel to the London office three days per week. Remaining days may be worked remotely from anywhere in the UK. About the role You will work as a Data Engineer on a complex, cloud-based data programme - designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines that process large volumes of data across a modern AWS-native stack. Using Apache Spark and PySpark for distributed data processing, Apache Airflow for orchestration, and a range of AWS services for storage, compute, and analytics, you will help deliver reliable, well-governed data assets to downstream users. You will apply strong data analysis skills to identify root causes of data issues, work with dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions, and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform. Familiarity with DWP engineering best practices and the ability to translate customer expectations into applied technical functionality are key to success in this role. Key responsibilities Data pipeline development Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark and PySpark, processing and transforming large datasets across distributed cloud infrastructure. Workflow orchestration Configure and manage Apache Airflow DAGs for task orchestration, ensuring reliable scheduling, monitoring, and execution of data processing workflows. Root cause analysis Perform data analysis to identify and resolve root causes of pipeline failures and data quality issues - including reviewing EMR output logs and CloudWatch metrics. Data modelling Apply understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions (SCD) to design and maintain well-structured, analytically trusted data assets. Infrastructure as code Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform. Containerise solutions using Docker and manage deployments through GitLab CI/CD pipelines and release tagging. Security & encryption Apply understanding of both Server Side and client-side encryption patterns within AWS. Work within IAM policies and data governance standards appropriate to a regulated government environment. Technical skills required Languages & analytics Python - primary language for pipeline development and data processing SQL - used for querying, transformation, and validation across data stores PySpark - for distributed data processing using Apache Spark on AWS EMR Familiarity with basic data structures for constructing robust, scalable solutions Data processing & orchestration Apache Spark - understanding of distributed data processing architecture and execution Apache Airflow - configuring DAGs and managing task orchestration at scale Jupyter Notebooks - for exploratory data analysis and pipeline prototyping Understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions (SCD Types 1, 2, 3) Data analysis skills to identify root cause of issues within pipelines and data assets AWS services Amazon EMR - running Spark workloads and reviewing output logs Amazon Athena - ad hoc querying of data in S3 Amazon Textract and Comprehend - familiarity with AI/ML document extraction and NLP services AWS S3, IAM, CloudWatch, EC2, ECR - core platform services used day-to-day AWS console proficiency - navigating, configuring, and monitoring services Understanding of Server Side and client-side encryption within AWS Infrastructure, DevOps & delivery Terraform - Infrastructure as Code for provisioning and managing AWS environments Docker - containerisation of data engineering solutions GitLab - source code management, CI/CD pipeline configuration, release tagging, and component versioning Familiarity with DWP engineering best practices Ability to translate customer expectations into applied, functional technical solutions Technology stack at a glance PythonPySparkSQLApache SparkApache AirflowJupyter NotebooksDimensional modelling/SCDAWS EMRAmazon AthenaAWS S3AWS IAMAWS CloudWatchAWS EC2/ECRAmazon TextractAmazon ComprehendTerraformDockerGitLab CI/CDGitLab Tags

Principal Technical Safety Engineer with knowledge and experience of Software Development Warrington and Other Locations Risktec is looking for a Principal Technical Safety Engineer who not only has strong technical safety expertise, but also a genuine interest in and aptitude for software development. Specifically, we are seeking someone who can maintain and further develop our internal software tools that support our consultancy services. Background Risktec Solutions is an established, independent and specialist risk management consulting and training company, and is part of the TÜV Rheinland Group. We help clients to manage health, safety, security, environmental and business risk in sectors where the impact of loss is significant. Our people are high calibre professionals, with a strong focus on meeting clients expectations and we have offices across the UK and in the Netherlands, Dubai, Muscat, Houston and Calgary. Role Description The successful candidate will be part of an energetic, expanding team, and will be expected to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues on multiple projects in a supportive, progressive environment. This permanent position would be based preferably at our Warrington office, but our other office locations will also be considered. The role may involve some occasional travel within the UK and world-wide locations to meet project requirements. This varied and challenging role will help drive forward Risktec s risk management consulting services, with your focus in two key areas: Technical safety project work and consultancy for external clients; and Maintenance and development of internal software packages supporting consultancy services. Consulting Key Skills and Experience Applicants should have a relevant Science, Mathematics or Engineering Degree , and possess strong analytical thinking, numerical, written and verbal communication skills. The candidate must have a minimum of eight years of relevant experience in some of the following areas: QRA and other technical safety studies (BRA, EERA, ESSA, FERA, Facility Siting Studies, etc.) Consequence and physical effects modelling Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Fire and Gas Mapping Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) studies Experience in the use of software packages such as SAFETI, PHAST, FRED, SHEPHERD, FLACS, FDS, Reliability/ Availability Workbench Software Development Key Skills and Experience Due to the varied nature of the role, candidates must have a broad experience base, with the ability to select the optimum technology for a particular problem. To this end, the candidate must have some experience in several of the following areas: Full stack development Python (and associated data analysis libraries such as Numpy and Pandas) C#, .NET, and JavaScript/Typescript Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Linux, including bash scripting Git You will maintain, develop and use internal software relating to our risk modelling capabilities, supporting consultancy projects across the company. This will include routine development of our existing internal tools, as well as ad-hoc support to other consultants where automated software solutions are required. Tasks may include scripting of simulation data analyses, 3D and mathematical modelling, process automation and development of bespoke risk modelling software solutions based on specific client requests. To fulfil this responsibility, applicants should be experienced in both front-end and back-end development languages, frameworks and third-party libraries. You will be the driving force behind the software maintenance/ development programme leading, managing and implementing it assisted by Directors, subject matter experts and consultants. Our Offer We have an established competence framework, with regular appraisals and a defined pathway for progression. In addition, a competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff, including: 33 days annual leave (including public holidays) Flexible working Company-wide, inclusive profit share scheme Private medical insurance Life insurance 7.5% contribution into a pension scheme Payment of subscription fees for membership of one professional body

Job Title: Director of Investment and Finance Location: Aberdeen Reporting to: Director of GBE Local (Pending appointment of the Local Managing Director) Number of Roles Available: 1 Company Overview Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK's Clean Energy Future. At GBE, we're not just building an energy company - we're shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape. Our mission is clear: Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter - from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives Joining GBE means: Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. About the Role Great British Energy is looking for a Director of Investment and Finance to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the GBE Local finance and funding strategy, ensuring it is aligned to the GBE company strategy and Local Power Plan objectives and is deliverable within agreed constraints Translate strategy into clear annual plans, spend profiles and performance metrics; monitor delivery against targets and lead corrective action where required Lead portfolio level financial planning, modelling and structuring for distributed/local energy portfolios, including approach to capital stacks, risk-sharing, revenue stabilisation and crowding-in private finance Oversee project and portfolio underwriting to investment grade standards, ensuring robust governance, documentation and assurance for investment decisions, including stage gate submissions Lead financial transaction design and delivery (including engagement with HM Treasury and other stakeholders) and ensure compliance with public finance requirements (including RDEL/CDEL treatment and concessionality considerations where relevant) Ensure the Local and Community Portfolio Model and associated tools (including the Project Assessment Tool (PAT) and portfolio aggregation methods) are fit-for-purpose, quality assured, and maintain a clear golden thread from inputs to decision outputs Commission and integrate market intelligence (e.g., forward curves, PPA benchmarks and policy/regulatory monitoring) to ensure modelling assumptions remain market-reflective and risk analysis is robust Provide leadership on value for money, financial controls and performance reporting for GBE Locals investment activity, working with central finance to ensure appropriate budgeting, forecasting and reporting Build and lead a high-performing team in line with the interim finance team structure, including senior project finance (portfolio structuring and deal execution), PAT/data modelling, and market analysis capability; set clear objectives, develop capability and foster a strong culture of delivery, integrity and continuous improvement Act as a key senior stakeholder for finance and funding across the Local directorate, advising the Local MD and fellow Directors and representing GBE Local with external partners, investors, lenders, Combined Authorities and advisers Qualifications and Experience Essential: Experience in energy markets and low-carbon infrastructure investment, including revenue models (e.g., PPAs, CfD/merchant exposure), and/or financing distributed energy portfolios Senior leadership experience in investment, corporate finance, project finance, treasury, structured finance and/or public finance, with accountability for strategy, budgets and delivery outcomes Demonstrable track record of developing and executing finance and funding strategies, including translating objectives into spend profiles, performance metrics and delivery plans Expertise in investment appraisal, financial modelling and assurance, including risk analysis, sensitivities/scenarios and producing investment papers for senior governance Experience structuring portfolios and transactions (e.g., senior/junior debt and equity, credit enhancement, revenue stabilisation mechanisms) and engaging credibly with investors and lenders Strong understanding of public sector financial frameworks and governance (or ability to acquire quickly), including working with HM Treasury and applying value-for-money, assurance and compliance requirements Strong analytical and performance management skills, able to define and monitor KPIs, manage budgets/forecasts, and drive delivery against time, cost and quality constraints Excellent stakeholder management and people leadership: able to build, motivate and develop specialist teams and suppliers, and influence senior leaders and partners to deliver shared objectives Desirable: Experience designing and operationalising blended finance or public-private funding mechanisms, including managing concessionality and state-aid/subsidy control considerations where relevant Experience establishing modelling governance, data/assumption management and market intelligence processes to support investment decision-making at scale Relevant degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, business, mathematics, engineering or a related field. Investment qualification (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA Charterholder) is desirable Personal Qualities Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment What We Offer Competitive base salary Performance-related bonus scheme Excellent pension scheme 4x salary life assurance Group income protection 38 days annual leave Flexible working arrangements Ongoing professional development and training Supportive, inclusive working environment How to Apply For further information please contact: Pearse O'Brien Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist 1 2 Application Close Date: 19th May 2026 References Visible links 1. mailto: 2. mailto:

SC & DV Cleared Data Consultants and Analysts London Up to £60,000 per annum Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for delivering impactful solutions? Do you excel in translating complex data challenges into actionable insights? If so, Morela has an exciting opportunity for you. Morela is proud to partner with one of the UK's leading data consultancies, renowned for their innovative approach to data integration and analytics. As they continue to expand, they're seeking a skilled SC & DV Cleared Data Consultant and Analysts to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with a consultative mindset, aiming to drive value across diverse projects. You'll be part of a forward-thinking consultancy that operates at the intersection of advanced technology and real-world impact. Serving both public and private sectors, their services encompass strategic advisory, digital transformation, and end-to-end data engineering. As a SC & DV Cleared Data Consultant or Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in designing and implementing data solutions that empower clients to make informed decisions. Core Responsibilities Data Integration: Connect and harmonise data from multiple sources, ensuring clean, reliable, and compliant data pipelines. Data Modelling: Design and manage data models to create logical data structures that enhance accessibility and usability. Application Development: Build full-stack applications using tools such as Python, SQL, and relevant frameworks, delivering intuitive user interfaces and interactive workflows. Data Governance: Implement data lineage tracking and access controls to uphold compliance with organisational and regulatory standards. Client Collaboration: Engage with clients to understand their needs, provide training sessions, and promote best practices for effective adoption and utilisation of data platforms. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to internal capability building by improving frameworks, delivery processes, and team development across the consultancy. What We re Looking For SC, DV or eDV Cleared : In this position, you will already be security cleared to one of those levels. Technical Expertise: Proven experience in data engineering, software development, or systems integration, preferably within AI, analytics, or enterprise platforms. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical abilities with a knack for troubleshooting and optimising complex data workflows. Communication Skills: Excellent ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear and confident guidance. Adaptability: Comfortable working across various sectors and with diverse clients, adjusting approaches as needed. Travel Readiness: Open to occasional travel (up to 25%) depending on project requirements. Palantir Foundry experience is an added bonus! As a SC or DV Cleared Data Consultant or Analyst , you ll lead the charge on some of the most complex, high-impact data programmes in the UK, helping clients unlock the power of their data while mentoring the next generation of engineering talent. Please do not hesitate to reply and reach out to Morela today to find out more!

A unique development opportunity to work on a Public Sector Based Large Scale programme with an innovative market leader as a Java Developer. Require a Full Stack Java developer with strong Back End Java experience to develop new features for our portfolio of Government Clients. You will join a team that prides itself on collaboration and engineering the best possible Java code. Must Have Skills: Experience with Java 8, Java 11, Spring Framework, Spring Boot Solid understanding of JavaScript: Angular and NodeJS preferred Practical Micro services development experience Practical Relational Database development experience (eg PostgreSQL) REST APIs Strong understanding CI and DevOps technologies (Hands-on experience on Git, Jenkins, and Ansible preferred) Practical experience on AWS (ECS, EKS, API Gateway and Server less technologies) Agile development - Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD Nice to have Skills: Good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes Experience in large scale integration projects involving messaging, web services and distributed systems Apache Camel and WSO2 Integrator (or similar products) ELK stack OpenStack platform Workflow/Business Process Management tools (Pega) Terraform Azure Cloud Platform

I am looking for an infrastructure engineer to join a 6 month contracting within the public sector.Inside IR35Till 13th March 2026Onsite aspect in Newcastle £466 per day Tech stack Minimum 2 years of professional experience in cloud security, specifically within AWS environments, demonstrating a track record of implementing and managing comprehensive security strategies. Experience leading projects with a focus on cloud security, showing capability in managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. A commitment to continuous professional development, staying abreast of new AWS services, security trends, and techniques in cloud security. Experience and technical skills: AWS Security Services Proficiency: Deep understanding and hands-on experience with AWS security services such as AWS GuardDuty, AWS Inspector, AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, and Service Control Policies (SCPs). Knowledge of cloud security frameworks, best practices, and industry standards. Familiarity with the AWS Well-Architected Framework, especially the Security Pillar, to build secure and resilient cloud applications Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with IaC tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to automate the deployment of AWS resources securely and efficiently. Identity and Access Management (IAM): Expertise in managing access to AWS services and resources securely, using AWS IAM to control authentication and authorization. Understanding of encryption methods and AWS services related to data encryption both at rest and in transit. Experience with AWS Key Management Service (KMS) and AWS Certificate Manager (ACM). Knowledge of compliance requirements that impact cloud security (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2) and experience in implementing controls to meet these requirements. Ability to design and execute incident response strategies within the AWS cloud, including the use of AWS CloudWatch, AWS Lambda, and other automated response tools.