About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Performance Tester to deliver hands-on load and performance testing across large-scale digital services and Back End applications, with experience of working with cloud-based distributed services. This is a technical, delivery-focused role operating in structured and governed environments where performance, resilience, and scalability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design and execute load, stress, volume, soak, and scalability tests Analyse performance results, logs, and system metrics to identify bottlenecks Gather and Validate performance NFRs, volumetrics, and capacity assumptions Prepare and maintain performance test scripts and execution runbooks Execute tests in cloud-hosted (AWS) non-production environments Raise performance defects with clear technical evidence Support CI/CD integration for performance testing where required Contribute to test reports, defect triage, and test completion evidence Work closely with developers, architects, platform, and operations teams Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in performance testing of enterprise systems Hands-on delivery using tools such as JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, k6 (or equivalent) Solid understanding of: APIs, HTTP, databases, messaging, caching Backend and distributed system performance characteristics Experience analysing logs and monitoring data Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery models Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience with APM tools (eg Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Elastic Search with Kibana/Grafana across digital services ) Public-sector or large programme delivery experience Familiarity with GDS Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on performance test design and execution Owns quality and accuracy of assigned test artefacts and results Contributes analysis and recommendations but does not hold final assurance authority Works under the direction of a Lead Performance Tester or Test Manager Accountable for timely delivery of agreed performance testing activities Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation . We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from underrepresented communities , and those seeking flexible working arrangements . As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer , we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
29/01/2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Performance Tester to deliver hands-on load and performance testing across large-scale digital services and Back End applications, with experience of working with cloud-based distributed services. This is a technical, delivery-focused role operating in structured and governed environments where performance, resilience, and scalability are critical to service success. Key Responsibilities Design and execute load, stress, volume, soak, and scalability tests Analyse performance results, logs, and system metrics to identify bottlenecks Gather and Validate performance NFRs, volumetrics, and capacity assumptions Prepare and maintain performance test scripts and execution runbooks Execute tests in cloud-hosted (AWS) non-production environments Raise performance defects with clear technical evidence Support CI/CD integration for performance testing where required Contribute to test reports, defect triage, and test completion evidence Work closely with developers, architects, platform, and operations teams Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in performance testing of enterprise systems Hands-on delivery using tools such as JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner, k6 (or equivalent) Solid understanding of: APIs, HTTP, databases, messaging, caching Backend and distributed system performance characteristics Experience analysing logs and monitoring data Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery models Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments Desirable Experience with APM tools (eg Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Elastic Search with Kibana/Grafana across digital services ) Public-sector or large programme delivery experience Familiarity with GDS Scope & Accountability Responsible for hands-on performance test design and execution Owns quality and accuracy of assigned test artefacts and results Contributes analysis and recommendations but does not hold final assurance authority Works under the direction of a Lead Performance Tester or Test Manager Accountable for timely delivery of agreed performance testing activities Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation . We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from underrepresented communities , and those seeking flexible working arrangements . As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer , we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are seeking a Lead Performance Tester/Performance Engineering Lead to provide end-to-end ownership of performance testing and performance assurance across complex digital services. This role acts as the performance authority, accountable for defining strategy, leading delivery, and providing formal recommendations on production readiness. Key Responsibilities Own the performance testing strategy for assigned services or programmes Lead volumetric analysis, performance risk assessment, and test scoping Define entry/exit criteria, success measures, and acceptance recommendations Provide performance engineering expertise, including architectural input Lead and coordinate load, stress, soak, and scalability testing activities Oversee integration of performance testing into CI/CD pipelines Analyse results and lead root-cause analysis of systemic performance issues Produce and sign off Test Completion Reports and readiness assessments Engage with senior stakeholders, architects, and governance forums Support Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) and live readiness Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practices in performance Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience leading performance testing for large-scale systems Strong background in performance engineering, not just tool execution Proven ability to make design and architectural recommendations Experience with cloud platforms (especially AWS) Deep understanding of: Distributed systems Microservice architecture Scalability, resilience, and capacity planning Confident stakeholder engagement at technical and leadership levels Experience operating in governed or regulated environments Desirable Public-sector or government programme experience Experience with APM, monitoring, observability, or AI-assisted analysis Familiarity with GDS or enterprise assurance frameworks Scope & Accountability Accountable for end-to-end performance testing outcomes Owns performance risk, strategy, and assurance for assigned services Provides formal recommendations on test exit and production readiness Leads and mentors performance testers across engagements Acts as the senior escalation point for performance-related issues Represents performance capability in governance and assurance forums Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation . We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from underrepresented communities , and those seeking flexible working arrangements . As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer , we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
29/01/2026
Full time
Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are seeking a Lead Performance Tester/Performance Engineering Lead to provide end-to-end ownership of performance testing and performance assurance across complex digital services. This role acts as the performance authority, accountable for defining strategy, leading delivery, and providing formal recommendations on production readiness. Key Responsibilities Own the performance testing strategy for assigned services or programmes Lead volumetric analysis, performance risk assessment, and test scoping Define entry/exit criteria, success measures, and acceptance recommendations Provide performance engineering expertise, including architectural input Lead and coordinate load, stress, soak, and scalability testing activities Oversee integration of performance testing into CI/CD pipelines Analyse results and lead root-cause analysis of systemic performance issues Produce and sign off Test Completion Reports and readiness assessments Engage with senior stakeholders, architects, and governance forums Support Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) and live readiness Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practices in performance Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience leading performance testing for large-scale systems Strong background in performance engineering, not just tool execution Proven ability to make design and architectural recommendations Experience with cloud platforms (especially AWS) Deep understanding of: Distributed systems Microservice architecture Scalability, resilience, and capacity planning Confident stakeholder engagement at technical and leadership levels Experience operating in governed or regulated environments Desirable Public-sector or government programme experience Experience with APM, monitoring, observability, or AI-assisted analysis Familiarity with GDS or enterprise assurance frameworks Scope & Accountability Accountable for end-to-end performance testing outcomes Owns performance risk, strategy, and assurance for assigned services Provides formal recommendations on test exit and production readiness Leads and mentors performance testers across engagements Acts as the senior escalation point for performance-related issues Represents performance capability in governance and assurance forums Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation . We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from underrepresented communities , and those seeking flexible working arrangements . As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer , we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimise data products and a Strategic Data Platform. You will be part of multi-functional Agile delivery teams, ensuring operational stability, ongoing support, and enhancement of scalable data solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise in Azure data tools, SQL, Python, and modern engineering practices, with a focus on migration, data governance, and advanced analytics capabilities. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain data solutions using Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse. Manage the end-to-end data development life cycle within Agile delivery teams. Integrate and automate workflows into Azure DevOps pipelines. Create and maintain dimension data models and semantic models for Power BI integration. Develop advanced dashboards, visualisations, and reporting solutions using Power BI. Implement data governance, quality checks, and profiling to ensure accuracy and compliance. Lead the migration of Legacy data capabilities to modern Azure-based platforms. Apply dbt with SQL databases for data transformation, modelling, and workflow optimisation. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Coach and mentor team members, fostering best practices in data engineering. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory at application stage). Proven expertise in: Azure Data Factory & Azure Synapse Azure DevOps & Microsoft Azure ecosystem Power BI (including semantic models) Python (incl. PySpark) and advanced SQL dbt with SQL DBs (data transformation & modelling) Dimension data modelling Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments Strong experience with both structured and unstructured data. Delivery track record in Agile environments. Business analysis skills to capture and translate service needs into technical solutions. Proven success in Legacy migration projects within complex organisations. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Azure certifications (Data Engineer, Data Scientist, or related). Knowledge of GDPR compliance, data security, and governance best practices.
01/10/2025
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimise data products and a Strategic Data Platform. You will be part of multi-functional Agile delivery teams, ensuring operational stability, ongoing support, and enhancement of scalable data solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise in Azure data tools, SQL, Python, and modern engineering practices, with a focus on migration, data governance, and advanced analytics capabilities. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain data solutions using Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse. Manage the end-to-end data development life cycle within Agile delivery teams. Integrate and automate workflows into Azure DevOps pipelines. Create and maintain dimension data models and semantic models for Power BI integration. Develop advanced dashboards, visualisations, and reporting solutions using Power BI. Implement data governance, quality checks, and profiling to ensure accuracy and compliance. Lead the migration of Legacy data capabilities to modern Azure-based platforms. Apply dbt with SQL databases for data transformation, modelling, and workflow optimisation. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Coach and mentor team members, fostering best practices in data engineering. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (mandatory at application stage). Proven expertise in: Azure Data Factory & Azure Synapse Azure DevOps & Microsoft Azure ecosystem Power BI (including semantic models) Python (incl. PySpark) and advanced SQL dbt with SQL DBs (data transformation & modelling) Dimension data modelling Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments Strong experience with both structured and unstructured data. Delivery track record in Agile environments. Business analysis skills to capture and translate service needs into technical solutions. Proven success in Legacy migration projects within complex organisations. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Desirable Azure certifications (Data Engineer, Data Scientist, or related). Knowledge of GDPR compliance, data security, and governance best practices.
Job Description About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst (SFIA Level 3) with a strong foundation in Python and/or SQL to join our consulting team. This role involves working in multidisciplinary teams to prepare, analyse, and visualise data to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in ensuring data quality, linking datasets, and presenting insights in an accessible and meaningful way for stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Data Preparation and Linkage Ensure new and existing data models and pipelines are reusable and reproducible. Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues. Prepare, clean, and transform data to ensure it is fit for purpose. Data Analysis and Synthesis Undertake data profiling and source system analysis. Present insights clearly and concisely to colleagues, supporting effective use of data. Data Visualisation Select and apply appropriate data visualisation techniques to tell focused, goal-driven stories. Develop inclusive and accessible visualisations that cater to diverse user needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure visualisations meet information requirements. Making Effective Decisions Understand personal level of responsibility and empower others to make decisions where appropriate. Analyse and apply a range of credible information sources to support decision-making. Engage with stakeholders to consider the impact of decisions on end users. Skills & Experience Required Working knowledge of Python and/or SQL. Experience with data preparation, cleansing, and quality resolution. Strong analytical skills and experience in data profiling. Ability to present insights clearly through effective visualisations. Experience working in multidisciplinary teams. Understanding of SFIA Level 3 competencies. Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance.
01/10/2025
Contractor
Job Description About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has made a substantial impact, delivering more than 64 services in the past two years alone. This work has not only reached over 50 million citizens but also achieved considerable savings for the taxpayer, amounting to over £25 million. At Scrumconnect, we foster a community of talented consultants who thrive on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and continuous learning to address and solve complex challenges. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-focused design, and data-driven insights to deliver unparalleled service to our clients. Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst (SFIA Level 3) with a strong foundation in Python and/or SQL to join our consulting team. This role involves working in multidisciplinary teams to prepare, analyse, and visualise data to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in ensuring data quality, linking datasets, and presenting insights in an accessible and meaningful way for stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Data Preparation and Linkage Ensure new and existing data models and pipelines are reusable and reproducible. Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues. Prepare, clean, and transform data to ensure it is fit for purpose. Data Analysis and Synthesis Undertake data profiling and source system analysis. Present insights clearly and concisely to colleagues, supporting effective use of data. Data Visualisation Select and apply appropriate data visualisation techniques to tell focused, goal-driven stories. Develop inclusive and accessible visualisations that cater to diverse user needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure visualisations meet information requirements. Making Effective Decisions Understand personal level of responsibility and empower others to make decisions where appropriate. Analyse and apply a range of credible information sources to support decision-making. Engage with stakeholders to consider the impact of decisions on end users. Skills & Experience Required Working knowledge of Python and/or SQL. Experience with data preparation, cleansing, and quality resolution. Strong analytical skills and experience in data profiling. Ability to present insights clearly through effective visualisations. Experience working in multidisciplinary teams. Understanding of SFIA Level 3 competencies. Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance.
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has delivered more than 64 services in the past two years, directly impacting over 50 million citizens and generating savings of £25 million for taxpayers. We foster a collaborative community of consultants who thrive on knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous learning. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-centred design, and data-driven insights to deliver secure, resilient, and impactful digital services About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Security Solutions Architect to join our architecture capability. This role involves shaping secure system design across complex, high-risk government and enterprise environments. You will set vision and strategy, lead technical assurance, and provide thought leadership in innovative security approaches. As a senior leader, you'll influence design at the program level, mentor teams, and engage with senior stakeholders to guide risk-based, proportionate security decisions. Key Responsibilities Security Architecture Leadership Lead the design of secure systems and services across major programs. Develop and communicate a security vision, principles, and strategy . Drive adoption of secure design patterns across services. Governance & Assurance Lead assurance activities ensuring compliance with security requirements. Monitor and review technical solutions to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and improvements . Support risk-based decision making, balancing business and security needs. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Translate complex risk and security concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Act as a senior advisor to boards, executives, and departmental leads. Build alignment across departments and suppliers. Research, Innovation & Knowledge Sharing Track emerging technologies and propose innovative, secure applications. Actively contribute to the UK government and wider security community . Mentor junior architects and engineers, building organizational capability. Skills & Experience Required Analysis (Practitioner): Monitor, review, and interpret technical solutions; identify areas for change and ensure analysis is shared across teams. Communication (Practitioner): Explain complex security concepts clearly and adapt communication style to achieve consensus. Designing Secure Systems (Practitioner): Create and review architectures, ensuring consistent application of secure design patterns. Risk-Based Decision Making (Practitioner): Advise on and support proportionate responses to complex security risks. Research & Innovation (Practitioner): Recommend and design emerging technologies for organizational adoption. Security Technology (Expert): Lead on technical security; explain complex architectures, identify vulnerabilities, and guide secure implementation. Transformation Security (Practitioner): Interpret political, business, and legal contexts to ensure secure transformation delivery. Where You'll Work Your working time will be split between: HQ & hub locations Client sites (as required) Remote/home-based working We embrace flexible, hybrid work arrangements and value diversity in all forms. At Scrumconnect, your expertise will shape the trust, resilience, and safety of digital services relied upon by millions of UK citizens .
28/08/2025
Contractor
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading force in technology consultancy, proudly contributing to over 20% of the UK's most significant citizen-facing public services. Our award-winning team has delivered more than 64 services in the past two years, directly impacting over 50 million citizens and generating savings of £25 million for taxpayers. We foster a collaborative community of consultants who thrive on knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous learning. Our mission is to combine advanced software engineering, human-centred design, and data-driven insights to deliver secure, resilient, and impactful digital services About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Security Solutions Architect to join our architecture capability. This role involves shaping secure system design across complex, high-risk government and enterprise environments. You will set vision and strategy, lead technical assurance, and provide thought leadership in innovative security approaches. As a senior leader, you'll influence design at the program level, mentor teams, and engage with senior stakeholders to guide risk-based, proportionate security decisions. Key Responsibilities Security Architecture Leadership Lead the design of secure systems and services across major programs. Develop and communicate a security vision, principles, and strategy . Drive adoption of secure design patterns across services. Governance & Assurance Lead assurance activities ensuring compliance with security requirements. Monitor and review technical solutions to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and improvements . Support risk-based decision making, balancing business and security needs. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Translate complex risk and security concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Act as a senior advisor to boards, executives, and departmental leads. Build alignment across departments and suppliers. Research, Innovation & Knowledge Sharing Track emerging technologies and propose innovative, secure applications. Actively contribute to the UK government and wider security community . Mentor junior architects and engineers, building organizational capability. Skills & Experience Required Analysis (Practitioner): Monitor, review, and interpret technical solutions; identify areas for change and ensure analysis is shared across teams. Communication (Practitioner): Explain complex security concepts clearly and adapt communication style to achieve consensus. Designing Secure Systems (Practitioner): Create and review architectures, ensuring consistent application of secure design patterns. Risk-Based Decision Making (Practitioner): Advise on and support proportionate responses to complex security risks. Research & Innovation (Practitioner): Recommend and design emerging technologies for organizational adoption. Security Technology (Expert): Lead on technical security; explain complex architectures, identify vulnerabilities, and guide secure implementation. Transformation Security (Practitioner): Interpret political, business, and legal contexts to ensure secure transformation delivery. Where You'll Work Your working time will be split between: HQ & hub locations Client sites (as required) Remote/home-based working We embrace flexible, hybrid work arrangements and value diversity in all forms. At Scrumconnect, your expertise will shape the trust, resilience, and safety of digital services relied upon by millions of UK citizens .