Job Description<\/h3>About Scrumconnect Consulting<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/div>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.<\/span><\/span><\/div>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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>ROLE PURPOSE<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>Lead technical architecture across one or more work packages, ensuring all solutions align with client<\/span><\/span><\/div>architectural principles, reference architecture, and approved integration patterns. Act as the primary technical<\/span><\/span><\/div>authority between delivery teams and client Technical Design Authority (TDA).<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>Define and govern solution architecture across cloud, data centre, and hybrid work packages in line with UKHO architecture principles (API -first, event -driven, secure by default, reuse).<\/span><\/span><\/li>Produce and maintain architecture documentation including TDA artefacts, OpenAPI specifications, architecture decision records, and design review outputs.<\/span><\/span><\/li>Align solutions to UKHO reference architectures including integration patterns, Azure cloud landing zones, and approved technology services.<\/span><\/span><\/li>Support the UKHO TIME assessment (Tolerate, Invest, Migrate, Eliminate) to manage application life cycle and reduce technical debt.<\/span><\/span><\/li>Contribute to DevSecOps practices including automated pipelines, infrastructure as code, observability (logging, metrics, alerting) and identity/security controls.<\/span><\/span><\/li>Provide technical leadership to delivery teams and review design proposals from senior developers.<\/span><\/span><\/li>Liaise with client architects, product owners, and security stakeholders at work package level.<\/span><\/span><\/li>Ensure compliance with client security standards, MOD Secure by Design, NCSC principles, and CAF 4.0.<\/span><\/span><\/li>Advise on AI coding tool usage ensuring adherence to client ITSO approval and dependable AI guidance.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE.<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>Strong proficiency with Microsoft Azure services (WebApps, EventHub, KeyVault, Azure SQL, Application Insights, Logic Apps).<\/span><\/span><\/li>Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Bicep.<\/span><\/span><\/li>Expertise in API design (RESTful and event -driven), integration patterns, and life cycle governance.<\/span><\/span><\/li>Knowledge of cloud -native, hybrid, and data centre hosting architectures.<\/span><\/span><\/li>Experience working to GDS service design standards and Technology Code of Practice.<\/span><\/span><\/li>Excellent written communication for TDA artefacts and design documentation.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>Experience within the maritime or hydrographic sector.<\/span><\/span><\/li>Familiarity with geospatial data standards (GeoJSON, MBTiles, GML)..<\/span><\/span><\/li>Experience with NCSC Secure by Design and MOD Defence Digital standards.<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>Active Security Clearance<\/b> is mandatory for this Position.<\/div><\/div>Diversity & Inclusion<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/div><\/div>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.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/p>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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/span>
