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.
Job Description
We are passionate about user‑centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams are at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.
Overview
Seeking an experienced Lead Technical Developer to provide hands‑on technical leadership within a client delivery team. Responsibilities include driving engineering standards, code quality, and technical direction of a work package, ensuring delivery of secure, maintainable, high‑quality software aligned with client engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design and implementation of features across cloud and data centre work packages.
- Define and enforce coding standards, code review processes, and secure development practices in line with client GitHub standards.
- Mentor and support senior and full‑stack developers to ensure consistent engineering excellence.
- Collaborate closely with Solution Architects to ensure implementation aligns with approved architecture and technology standards.
- Lead technical onboarding activities and knowledge transfer to client personnel and successor suppliers.
- Produce and contribute to architecture documentation and Technical Design Authority artefacts at work package level.
- Ensure technical documentation is maintained to a high standard.
- Own and maintain CI/CD pipeline quality using Azure DevOps.
- Contribute to the design and maintenance of automated deployment pipelines.
- Drive DevSecOps best practices, including SAST/DAST security scanning, dependency management, environment segregation, and secure software development practices.
- Ensure all solutions meet WCAG AA accessibility standards.
- Provide guidance on the appropriate use of AI‑assisted coding tools within approved enterprise environments.
Security Clearance Requirement
SC (Security Check) clearance is mandatory. Candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance (British nationality or a minimum of 5 years’ continuous UK residency). Clearance sponsorship will be provided upon appointment.
Core Languages and Technical Skills
- NET (Core 10.0, Framework 4.8) & C# – Extensive hands‑on experience in production.
- Python – Proven experience, use of virtual environments, building and maintaining Python‑based services within a DevSecOps context.
- JavaScript/TypeScript.
Cloud & DevOps
- Azure DevOps – CI/CD pipeline design, management, optimisation.
- Infrastructure as Code – Terraform and/or Bicep.
- Containerisation – Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent orchestration platforms.
- Cloud‑native development on Microsoft Azure.
Development Practices
- RESTful API design, development, and lifecycle management.
- Secure development practices, including SAST/DAST tooling and dependency management.
- Code review leadership – setting and enforcing team standards.
- Technical documentation produced to a high standard.
- WCAG AA accessibility compliance across all developed solutions.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Legacy Windows technologies – Win32, WPF, MFC/ATL, COM, MSI packaging.
- Geospatial data formats – GeoJSON, MBTiles, GML.
- MOD Secure by Design and NCSC software security standards.
Technology Stack
- Backend: NET Core 10.0, .NET Framework 4.8, C#, Python, 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, NCSC Standards, SC Clearance
- Tools: Git, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps Boards
Additional Information
This role requires eligibility for SC Security Clearance. Candidates without existing clearance will be supported through the vetting process upon appointment.
Attendance in Taunton, Somerset, a minimum of two days per week is a firm requirement of this engagement.
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 provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.
