Stealth IT Consulting

Essential: Active SC Clearance . Proven experience as a Performance Analyst within Government, Public Sector, or highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of the GDS Service Standard and data-driven service improvement. Experience analysing complex datasets and translating findings into actionable insights. Advanced proficiency with: Power BI SQL Excel Tableau or equivalent BI tools Experience creating KPI frameworks and performance measurement strategies. Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills. Knowledge of Agile delivery environments and multidisciplinary teams. Experience producing high-quality reports and data visualisations for senior leadership.

Job Title: Scala Developer (Immediate Joiner - Outside IR35) Location: Remote (UK Based) Description: We are looking for an experienced Scala Developer to join our Government client immediately. You will work on designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications in a fast-paced environment. Requirements: Strong experience with Scala and functional programming Able to start immediately SC Eligible

Essential: Proven experience developing applications using Scala. Strong understanding of functional programming principles. Experience with Akka, Play Framework, similar Scala ecosystems. Knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. Experience with relational and NoSQL databases. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain Back End services using Java and Front End applications using React. Build and integrate REST APIs and deliver responsive, user-friendly interfaces. Write clean, maintainable and testable code. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders in an Agile environment. Requirements: Active SC clearance is essential. Strong Java and React development experience. Willingness to travel to Newcastle occasionally. One-stage interview process.

Essential; Design, develop, and maintain event-driven architectures using Java and Apache Kafka. Build high-throughput, low-latency Kafka producers, consumers, and stream processing applications. Configure, manage, and optimize Kafka topics, partitions, replication, and retention policies. Ensure all streaming solutions meet stringent government security, data privacy, and accessibility standards. Implement robust integration patterns connecting Legacy systems to modern cloud-native platforms. Participate in code reviews, write testable code, and mentor junior developers in streaming best practices.

Job Title: Java Developer Rate: £400 (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Remote Clearance: BPSS Stages: 1 Stage Must Have Government Experience Key Responsibilities Design and develop high-quality Java applications and microservices. Build and maintain RESTful APIs and Back End services. Collaborate with architects, business analysts, testers, and DevOps engineers. Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions. Implement automated testing and support a TDD approach. Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices. Develop and deploy applications using cloud-native technologies. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues. Ensure solutions meet security, performance, and accessibility requirements. Essential Skills Strong commercial experience with Java (11/17+). Extensive experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework. Microservices architecture and distributed systems. REST API design and development. SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle. Automated testing using JUnit and Mockito. Git version control. Agile/Scrum delivery experience. CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar. Desirable Skills AWS or other cloud platform experience. Docker and Kubernetes. Apache Kafka or event-driven architectures. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience working on government or public sector projects. Knowledge of GDS standards and accessibility requirements.

Essential: - Experience managing digital products from discovery through delivery - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - Ability to balance user needs, business priorities, and regulatory requirements - Experience working in agile environments - Passion for delivering services that create positive public impact - Government experience is essential.

Job Title: User Researcher Rate: £500 (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Remote - One Day Onsite Per Month in Newcastle Clearance: BPSS Stages: 1 Stage Key Responsibilities Plan, design, and conduct qualitative and quantitative user research across discovery, Alpha, beta, and live phases. Select appropriate research methods including: User interviews Contextual inquiry Usability testing Surveys Diary studies Accessibility research Remote and face-to-face research sessions Recruit participants representing diverse user groups, including vulnerable and hard-to-reach users. Analyse research findings and synthesise insights into actionable recommendations. Produce clear research reports, personas, journey maps, service blueprints, and evidence-based recommendations. Present findings to multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders. Collaborate closely with: Service Designers Interaction Designers Content Designers Product Managers Delivery Managers Business Analysts Developers Ensure research complies with GDPR, safeguarding requirements, and ethical research standards. Build and maintain a research repository to support evidence-based decision-making. Advocate for user-centred design and embed research practices across delivery teams. Support teams through GDS Service Assessments. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a User Researcher within Agile digital delivery teams. Experience working on UK Government digital services Strong understanding of the GDS Service Standard and Digital Service Manual. Experience planning and facilitating usability testing sessions. Strong qualitative research skills. Experience synthesising complex research into actionable insights. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple research activities. Experience conducting remote research using digital collaboration tools. Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive research practices. Experience working with vulnerable users and sensitive services.