scrumconnect ltd
Taunton, Somerset
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Role Purpose Join a blended agile delivery squad working on large-scale, secure digital services for a government client. As a Senior Developer, you will bring strong hands-on experience across both .NET and Python, contributing to cloud-native API development, Legacy modernisation, and DevSecOps practices - all within a Microsoft Azure environment and aligned to the highest engineering and security standards. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications and services using .NET Core and Python. Build and consume RESTful APIs following API-first and microservices design principles. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps - build, test, and deployment automation. Apply DevSecOps practices including SAST/DAST scanning, dependency management, and environment segregation. Participate in code reviews, uphold coding standards, and implement secure development practices. Support Legacy system modernisation - migrating from older Windows and .NET Framework environments. Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to architecture artefacts. Ensure all developed solutions meet WCAG AA accessibility standards. Work collaboratively with architects, lead developers, and delivery managers within an agile squad. Contribute to knowledge transfer and onboarding activities for client and team staff. Security Clearance - Mandatory SC (Security Check) clearance is mandatory for this role. Candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance. British nationality or a minimum of 5 years' UK residency is typically required. Clearance will be sponsored upon appointment. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on C# with solid grasp of OOP, design patterns, and SOLID principles. Experience building production-grade applications in both .NET Core and Framework environments. Core Languages - .NET Core 10.0 & .NET Framework 4.8 - Mandatory Python - Production-Grade Experience - Mandatory Proficiency with Astral UV, virtual environments, and Python dependency management. Ability to build, maintain, and deploy Python-based services and tooling. JavaScript/TypeScript Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure - Mandatory Microsoft Azure - Cloud-Native Development Experience Azure DevOps - CI/CD Pipeline Design and Management Infrastructure as Code - Terraform and/or Bicep Containerisation - Docker and/or Kubernetes Development Practices - Mandatory RESTful API design, development, and life cycle management Secure development - SAST/DAST tooling, code review, OWASP awareness Technical documentation to a high standard On-site in Taunton, Somerset - 2 days per week minimum Desirable Skills & Experience Legacy Windows technologies - Win32, WPF, MFC/ATL, COM, MSI packaging. Geospatial data formats - GeoJSON, MBTiles, GML. Familiarity with MOD Secure by Design and NCSC software security standards. Experience working in UK public sector or government digital services. Python geospatial tooling or data pipeline experience. Tech Stack: Backend: .NET Core 10.0, .NET Framework 4.8, C#, Python (Astral UV), REST APIs, Microservices Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, WCAG AA Cloud & DevOps: Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Terraform, Bicep, Docker, Kubernetes Security: SAST/DAST, Secure by Design, SC Clearance (Mandatory) Geospatial: GeoJSON, MBTiles, GML (desirable) Tools: Git, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps Boards Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Role Purpose Join a blended agile delivery squad working on large-scale, secure digital services for a government client. As a Senior Developer, you will bring strong hands-on experience across both .NET and Python, contributing to cloud-native API development, Legacy modernisation, and DevSecOps practices - all within a Microsoft Azure environment and aligned to the highest engineering and security standards. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications and services using .NET Core and Python. Build and consume RESTful APIs following API-first and microservices design principles. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps - build, test, and deployment automation. Apply DevSecOps practices including SAST/DAST scanning, dependency management, and environment segregation. Participate in code reviews, uphold coding standards, and implement secure development practices. Support Legacy system modernisation - migrating from older Windows and .NET Framework environments. Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to architecture artefacts. Ensure all developed solutions meet WCAG AA accessibility standards. Work collaboratively with architects, lead developers, and delivery managers within an agile squad. Contribute to knowledge transfer and onboarding activities for client and team staff. Security Clearance - Mandatory SC (Security Check) clearance is mandatory for this role. Candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance. British nationality or a minimum of 5 years' UK residency is typically required. Clearance will be sponsored upon appointment. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on C# with solid grasp of OOP, design patterns, and SOLID principles. Experience building production-grade applications in both .NET Core and Framework environments. Core Languages - .NET Core 10.0 & .NET Framework 4.8 - Mandatory Python - Production-Grade Experience - Mandatory Proficiency with Astral UV, virtual environments, and Python dependency management. Ability to build, maintain, and deploy Python-based services and tooling. JavaScript/TypeScript Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure - Mandatory Microsoft Azure - Cloud-Native Development Experience Azure DevOps - CI/CD Pipeline Design and Management Infrastructure as Code - Terraform and/or Bicep Containerisation - Docker and/or Kubernetes Development Practices - Mandatory RESTful API design, development, and life cycle management Secure development - SAST/DAST tooling, code review, OWASP awareness Technical documentation to a high standard On-site in Taunton, Somerset - 2 days per week minimum Desirable Skills & Experience Legacy Windows technologies - Win32, WPF, MFC/ATL, COM, MSI packaging. Geospatial data formats - GeoJSON, MBTiles, GML. Familiarity with MOD Secure by Design and NCSC software security standards. Experience working in UK public sector or government digital services. Python geospatial tooling or data pipeline experience. Tech Stack: Backend: .NET Core 10.0, .NET Framework 4.8, C#, Python (Astral UV), REST APIs, Microservices Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, WCAG AA Cloud & DevOps: Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Terraform, Bicep, Docker, Kubernetes Security: SAST/DAST, Secure by Design, SC Clearance (Mandatory) Geospatial: GeoJSON, MBTiles, GML (desirable) Tools: Git, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps Boards Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Lucid Support Services Ltd
Bristol, Somerset
Cloud DevOps Support Engineer Salary: £45-55k Hybrid- Cardiff/Bristol Join an industry-leading MSP and cloud consulting business at an exciting phase of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the top AWS and Azure partner talent in the sector, contributing to the management and evolution of high-scale operational environments. As a Cloud DevOps Support Engineer, this position is predominantly operational (80%), with opportunities for rotation into project delivery and solution development to further enhance technical skills and cloud expertise. You'll play a critical part in optimising and supporting our customers' AWS and Azure environments, leveraging your Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) proficiency, automation skills, and passion for cloud technology. This role suits a coder by nature who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems in cloud-native and hybrid settings, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and innovation. The successful candidate will be directly involved in managing our customer cloud platforms for a diverse enterprise client base, acting both as a trusted technical expert and a collaborative team player. You'll work side-by-side within a cross functional squad supporting both day-to-day operational excellence and next-gen cloud adoption initiatives. AWS associate level certification is essential, with a commitment to achieve professional certification needed; AI/ML experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Key technologies you will need to support include Windows, networking, with a blend of cloud native- PaaS expertise across security, serverless and AI/ML. Now is a great time to join and contribute to our operational maturity journey, benefit from best-in-class mentoring, and accelerate your career as we scale to meet ambitious growth targets. What you'll be doing: Operational Cloud Support Providing technical support and troubleshooting of AWS and Azure environments for enterprise customers, including incident management, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery. Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting frameworks to ensure SLA adherence and proactive issue detection. Support upgrades, patches, and problem resolution across cloud platforms with an automation-first mindset. Supporting cost optimisation (FinOps) and security posture improvement across client deployments. Automation, IaC, and CI/CD Build, optimise, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and automation scripts-primarily using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Azure Bicep, and related tools. Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to accelerate cloud deployments and streamline operational changes. Participate in release management, change configuration, and cloud resource life cycle operations. Project Delivery & Skill Development Rotate into project-based delivery assignments to participate in cloud migration, modernisation, and optimisation engagements, building hands-on expertise and expanding knowledge of new services (including AI/ML/GenAI when relevant). Contribute to knowledge sharing and continually develop skillsets by collaborating with cloud architects, engineers, and product specialists. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with service desk, SREs, developers, and security teams to resolve incidents, enhance reliability, and adopt best operational practices. Document technical solutions, create playbooks, and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and standardisation. Promote a culture of automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the cloud team. What you need to succeed: Solid, hands-on experience supporting, configuring, and troubleshooting AWS and/or Azure environments in large-scale or MSP settings. Diligent and client-focussed mentality ensuring customer outcomes are maintained. Expertise in moving Windows Server workloads to AWS Workspaces or Azure AVD/Workspaces is advantageous. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent), with a strong automation and Scripting background (Python, PowerShell, or Bash). Direct experience with cloud platform operations, monitoring, and incident response, including root cause analysis and problem management. Demonstrated ability to manage CI/CD tools, source control (Git), and modern DevOps workflows. Enthusiasm for collaborating with diverse technical teams and mentoring less-experienced team members. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with technical peers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders. AWS Associate certification required; willingness to achieve AWS Professional (DevOps or Solutions Architect). Azure certification or experience highly valued. Experience or demonstrated interest in supporting AI/ML/GenAI operations is a plus but not essential. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Cloud DevOps Support Engineer Salary: £45-55k Hybrid- Cardiff/Bristol Join an industry-leading MSP and cloud consulting business at an exciting phase of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the top AWS and Azure partner talent in the sector, contributing to the management and evolution of high-scale operational environments. As a Cloud DevOps Support Engineer, this position is predominantly operational (80%), with opportunities for rotation into project delivery and solution development to further enhance technical skills and cloud expertise. You'll play a critical part in optimising and supporting our customers' AWS and Azure environments, leveraging your Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) proficiency, automation skills, and passion for cloud technology. This role suits a coder by nature who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems in cloud-native and hybrid settings, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and innovation. The successful candidate will be directly involved in managing our customer cloud platforms for a diverse enterprise client base, acting both as a trusted technical expert and a collaborative team player. You'll work side-by-side within a cross functional squad supporting both day-to-day operational excellence and next-gen cloud adoption initiatives. AWS associate level certification is essential, with a commitment to achieve professional certification needed; AI/ML experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Key technologies you will need to support include Windows, networking, with a blend of cloud native- PaaS expertise across security, serverless and AI/ML. Now is a great time to join and contribute to our operational maturity journey, benefit from best-in-class mentoring, and accelerate your career as we scale to meet ambitious growth targets. What you'll be doing: Operational Cloud Support Providing technical support and troubleshooting of AWS and Azure environments for enterprise customers, including incident management, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery. Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting frameworks to ensure SLA adherence and proactive issue detection. Support upgrades, patches, and problem resolution across cloud platforms with an automation-first mindset. Supporting cost optimisation (FinOps) and security posture improvement across client deployments. Automation, IaC, and CI/CD Build, optimise, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and automation scripts-primarily using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Azure Bicep, and related tools. Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to accelerate cloud deployments and streamline operational changes. Participate in release management, change configuration, and cloud resource life cycle operations. Project Delivery & Skill Development Rotate into project-based delivery assignments to participate in cloud migration, modernisation, and optimisation engagements, building hands-on expertise and expanding knowledge of new services (including AI/ML/GenAI when relevant). Contribute to knowledge sharing and continually develop skillsets by collaborating with cloud architects, engineers, and product specialists. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with service desk, SREs, developers, and security teams to resolve incidents, enhance reliability, and adopt best operational practices. Document technical solutions, create playbooks, and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and standardisation. Promote a culture of automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the cloud team. What you need to succeed: Solid, hands-on experience supporting, configuring, and troubleshooting AWS and/or Azure environments in large-scale or MSP settings. Diligent and client-focussed mentality ensuring customer outcomes are maintained. Expertise in moving Windows Server workloads to AWS Workspaces or Azure AVD/Workspaces is advantageous. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent), with a strong automation and Scripting background (Python, PowerShell, or Bash). Direct experience with cloud platform operations, monitoring, and incident response, including root cause analysis and problem management. Demonstrated ability to manage CI/CD tools, source control (Git), and modern DevOps workflows. Enthusiasm for collaborating with diverse technical teams and mentoring less-experienced team members. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with technical peers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders. AWS Associate certification required; willingness to achieve AWS Professional (DevOps or Solutions Architect). Azure certification or experience highly valued. Experience or demonstrated interest in supporting AI/ML/GenAI operations is a plus but not essential. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
