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About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the UK public sector. We specialise in Agile delivery, digital services, cloud transformation, data, and user-centred design, helping organisations build scalable and impactful digital products and platforms. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to support the design and development of reporting dashboards and analytics for CAF and risk reporting tools within a major digital transformation programme. Job Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Technical Lead with strong expertise in Python, Django, and modern web application architecture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading development teams, designing scalable Back End systems, and driving end-to-end technical delivery for enterprise-grade applications. The candidate should have hands-on experience with GOV.UK Frontend, authentication and authorization frameworks such as OIDC/OAuth, containerization technologies, and relational databases like PostgreSQL. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications using Python and Django. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams. Architect secure and high-performing Back End systems and APIs. Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms using OIDC/OAuth. Develop and maintain responsive user interfaces using GOV.UK Frontend standards and components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, QA, and Architecture teams. Ensure code quality through reviews, best practices, and automated testing. Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas and queries. Manage containerized deployments using Docker. Participate in solution design, estimation, and technical planning activities. Drive CI/CD adoption and engineering best practices. Required Skills Strong experience in Python and Django framework. Hands-on experience with GOV.UK Frontend framework and accessibility standards. Strong understanding of OIDC and OAuth 2.0 authentication mechanisms. Experience with RESTful API development and microservices architecture. Proficiency in Docker and containerized application deployment. Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL database design and optimization. Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies. Good understanding of application security and performance optimization. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in government/public sector digital transformation projects. Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with Kubernetes and infrastructure automation tools. Experience with Front End technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React (preferred). Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Why Join Us? Opportunity to work on impactful digital transformation programs. Collaborative and technology-driven work culture. Exposure to modern engineering practices and cloud-native technologies. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, respect, and collaboration.

Job Description About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering agile, secure, and scalable technology solutions for public and private sector clients. This is a fully remote role based in India, supporting UK operations and client engagements. The successful candidate will work closely with UK leadership teams and must be comfortable operating within UK regulatory, governance, and delivery frameworks. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead quality assurance and testing activities within a large-scale cloud data engineering programme operating across a modern AWS-native technology ecosystem, including Apache Airflow, Amazon Athena, AWS Glue, S3, EMR, DynamoDB, and related cloud services. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with test strategy ownership . You will be responsible for defining and driving the overall testing approach across automated pipelines, data workflows, cloud infrastructure, and release delivery while managing risks, improving testing standards, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Big Data and Data Lake environments , including testing both structured and unstructured datasets, and will be comfortable operating in highly automated CI/CD-driven delivery environments. You will work closely with engineering, DevOps, architecture, and stakeholder teams to ensure quality is Embedded throughout the software delivery life cycle. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Leadership Define, implement, and manage the overall test strategy across cloud-native data platforms and applications Lead end-to-end testing activities across data pipelines, cloud services, APIs, and distributed systems Establish quality standards, governance processes, and testing best practices across teams Drive a quality-first engineering culture across the programme Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Test Engineers and QA team members Automated Testing & Frameworks Design, implement, and oversee scalable automated test frameworks for data and application testing Build and maintain automated test suites across AWS cloud infrastructure and data workflows Enhance existing automation frameworks to improve reliability, coverage, maintainability, and reporting Ensure automated testing is fully integrated within GitLab CI/CD pipelines for rapid feedback and release confidence Big Data & Data Lake Testing Lead testing activities across Big Data and Data Lake solutions containing structured and unstructured datasets Validate large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and processing workflows Ensure data integrity, transformation accuracy, reconciliation, and performance under load Oversee PySpark-based data validation and interrogation activities on AWS EMR Support testing and monitoring of workflows orchestrated through Apache Airflow Drive root cause analysis for production data issues and platform defects Risk Management & Reporting Identify, assess, and communicate quality risks across releases and environments Analyse test execution metrics, defects, trends, and quality indicators Translate technical findings into clear, prioritised reporting for technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide regular status reporting to programme leadership and client stakeholders CI/CD & DevOps Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to improve release quality and deployment confidence Ensure automated test execution within GitLab CI/CD pipelines Support infrastructure testing and validation within Terraform-managed cloud environments Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across testing and delivery processes Technology Stack Apache Airflow, Amazon Athena, AWS S3, AWS Glue, AWS EMR, AWS EC2, AWS ECR, AWS DynamoDB, AWS CloudWatch, AWS IAM, Python, SQL, Java, Bash, GitLab CI/CD, Jupyter Notebooks, Apache Spark/PySpark, Terraform, Docker Key Skills Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, Java, and Scripting languages such as Bash Hands-on experience testing Big Data platforms and Data Lake solutions Strong experience with AWS EMR, Apache Airflow, and Jupyter Notebooks Experience performing PySpark-based data interrogation, validation, and testing Strong knowledge of AWS services including S3, Glue, Athena, EMR, CloudWatch, IAM, DynamoDB, EC2, and ECR Experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale automated test frameworks Strong understanding of CI/CD practices using GitLab pipelines Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform Familiarity with Docker and containerised testing environments Understanding of dimensional data models and slowly changing dimensions Experience validating structured and unstructured data workflows Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills Ability to communicate technical risks clearly to stakeholders at all levels Experience leading and mentoring QA/Test Engineering teams Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Test Manager , Lead Test Engineer, or QA Lead within cloud and data engineering environments Strong background in automated testing for cloud-native and data-centric platforms Experience testing large-scale data pipelines, transformation processes, and distributed systems Experience managing or leading QA/testing teams in Agile delivery environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience establishing test governance, reporting, and quality metrics Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability Experience working within regulated or security-conscious delivery environments SFIA Level 5 capability provides leadership, influences strategy, and drives quality improvements Active SC clearance (mandatory)

Forward, as one. Join our team and deliver real innovation that improves people's lives. 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. Overview We are looking for a Software Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality software to help UK government clients solve problems and deliver value for citizens and the public sector. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred digital services that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility, and reliability are critical to service success. Key responsibilities - Build and ship software components that meet user needs end-to-end - Write clean, secure, well-tested code that follows modern development standards - Operate the services you build - identify, triage and resolve production issues - Follow and help improve engineering best-practice guidelines - Coach apprentices and junior developers and contribute to Scrumconnect's engineering community - Conduct code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions in your team - Collaborate closely with product, design and user research to shape what gets built Required skills & experience You'll be working with: Scala, Play Framework, MongoDB, AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), Terraform, GitHub Actions, Splunk, Grafana. We're looking for: - Strong experience designing, building and operating production software systems - Confident with modern development standards (test-driven development, continuous integration/continuous deployment, code review) - Understanding of information security principles and secure-by-default engineering - Experience with systems design and integration in complex environments - Comfortable supporting services in production - on-call participation, incident response, observability - User-focused mindset and experience collaborating with designers and product colleagues - Experience working in agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban) - Experience working on high-volume transactional digital services (or strong evidence you can ramp quickly) - Experience delivering digital services within UK central government or the wider public sector Desirable experience - Experience with regulated public-sector or financial-services environments - Open-source contributions to government engineering ecosystems - Active community-of-practice contribution (talks, blog posts, internal teaching) Location and working pattern Hybrid working Location: Newcastle. Duration: 6 months. How we work It is our mission to make digital easy - through intelligent systems that predict needs, automate complexity and drive measurable value for the citizens and organisations we serve. Our values: - Collaboration - We are stronger as a team than as individuals. We tackle problems and celebrate wins together. - Create Value Early - We find the quickest route from idea to product because customers rely on us to do what's best. - Integrity - Teamwork requires trust. We can always be relied upon to uphold the highest standards. - Commitment - No matter what, no matter how, we will always give our 100% to keeping our promises and achieving our goals. Diversity and 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 UK public sector digital consultancy, positively influencing the lives of over forty million UK citizens. We bring deep expertise in agile delivery, digital transformation, and platform engineering across central government. With a team of over one hundred and twenty-five professionals - more than forty percent of whom are women - we are committed to building inclusive, diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Role Overview A senior hands-on development role within a fast-paced digital delivery programme, specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. You will build, configure, and extend D365 solutions while working closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and multidisciplinary delivery teams to deliver high-quality digital services. As a SFIA Level 4 Senior D365 Developer, you will take ownership of development tasks across the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ecosystem - with a particular focus on Power Pages and Azure DevOps - while working autonomously and supporting less experienced colleagues where required. This role requires strong technical capability combined with excellent communication skills. You will be expected to translate technical concepts into clear business language, proactively manage delivery activities, and raise risks or blockers early to ensure smooth programme delivery. Contract Details Day Rate: £400 - £450 Engagement: Inside IR35 SFIA Level: Level 4 Start Date: August 2026 End Date: 17 November 2026 Contract Duration: Approximately 5.5 months The successful candidate must be available to start in June 2026 and commit to the full contract duration. Key Responsibilities D365 & Power Platform Development Design, build, configure, and extend Dynamics 365 solutions and Power Platform components Develop and maintain Power Pages solutions and external-facing portals Deliver scalable and maintainable solutions aligned to business and user requirements Azure DevOps & Agile Delivery Manage tickets, user stories, and delivery tasks through Azure DevOps boards Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives Maintain accurate work item updates and delivery progress Stakeholder Communication Translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language for business stakeholders Provide proactive updates on delivery progress, dependencies, risks, and blockers Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary delivery teams Technical Leadership Work autonomously at SFIA Level 4 Influence technical direction and contribute to engineering best practice Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate Risk & Issue Management Proactively identify and escalate risks, issues, and blockers Contribute to continuous improvement and transparent delivery practices Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 development and configuration Experience designing and developing solutions using Power Pages Strong knowledge of Power Platform, including: Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse Experience using Azure DevOps for: Board and ticket management Pipeline configuration Agile delivery support Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Active SC clearance at the point of application Desirable Skills Microsoft Certified: Power Platform or Dynamics 365 certifications Experience delivering public sector or government digital programmes Knowledge of GDS standards and accessibility requirements Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps Familiarity with JSON, JavaScript, or C# within D365/Power Platform environments Technology Stack Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power Pages Power Apps Power Automate Dataverse Azure DevOps Azure Cloud CI/CD Pipelines SFIA Level 4 Expectations At this level, you will be expected to: Work with minimal supervision Own and manage delivery workstreams Influence technical decisions and delivery direction Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactively manage risks and dependencies Support and mentor junior colleagues Maintain accountability for delivery quality Ways of Working Agile Mindset Comfortable working within Agile delivery environments with evolving requirements and rapid iteration cycles. Proactive Delivery Ownership Able to manage workload independently, provide regular updates, and raise blockers without needing to be prompted. Strong Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement Confident building trusted relationships across multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We actively welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, those returning after a career break, and anyone underrepresented in senior D365 and Power Platform engineering roles. Scrumconnect Consulting is a Disability Confident Level 1 employer and is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you do not meet every requirement listed but feel strongly that this role matches your experience, we encourage you to apply. Strong D365 fundamentals and a proactive delivery mindset matter as much as any individual technology.

About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a trusted digital consultancy delivering large-scale transformation programmes through agile methodologies, engineering excellence, and quality-first delivery practices. Role Overview We are seeking a Senior QAT Engineer (SFIA Level 5) to lead quality assurance activities across complex digital transformation programmes. You will be responsible for defining testing strategies, driving automation excellence, mentoring QAT engineers, and ensuring quality standards are Embedded across multiple delivery teams. This role requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership capabilities to influence quality practices at programme level. Key Responsibilities Define and implement end-to-end testing strategies and quality frameworks. Design, develop, and maintain complex automated testing solutions. Lead test planning, execution, and reporting activities across multiple teams. Manage test environments and support release assurance processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across testing and automation practices. Mentor and support QAT engineers and promote best practices. Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to ensure quality is Embedded throughout delivery. Provide technical leadership on testing approaches, tooling, and quality governance. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance leadership. Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js. Experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Experience developing and executing enterprise-scale test strategies. Ability to lead technical discussions and influence quality standards. Experience mentoring and supporting engineering teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Additional Information SFIA Level: 5 Location: Flexible (all UK locations considered except London) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading digital transformation consultancy helping public and private sector organisations deliver innovative, user-centred digital services. We combine agile delivery, modern engineering practices, and deep domain expertise to create solutions that improve outcomes for millions of users. Role Overview We are seeking a QAT Engineer (SFIA Level 4) to join our growing engineering team. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of digital services by developing and executing automated and manual testing activities across the software development life cycle. Working closely with developers, product managers, and delivery teams, you will help embed quality throughout the development process and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing practices. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual test cases. Perform functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing. Support the implementation and maintenance of automated testing frameworks. Identify, investigate, and document defects and quality issues. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to ensure quality requirements are met. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated validation processes. Participate in sprint planning, refinement, and agile ceremonies. Support continuous improvement of testing standards and processes. Essential Skills & Experience Experience working in Quality Assurance and Testing environments. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js. Experience using automated testing tools and frameworks. Understanding of regression, integration, and functional testing practices. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile delivery methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Additional Information SFIA Level: 4 Location: Flexible (all UK locations considered except London) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

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, we continue to build innovative digital services that truly make a difference. Role Purpose We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure Server Side services and APIs, while contributing to the adoption of Agentic AI capabilities within our engineering platform. The role sits at SFIA Level 4: the individual works under general direction, uses discretion in resolving problems, plans and monitors their own work (and may guide junior colleagues informally), and understands how their work contributes to broader team and organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain Back End services and REST/GraphQL APIs using Java/Spring Boot (or equivalent modern Back End stack). Contribute to system architecture and data model design in collaboration with senior/lead engineers. Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code following TDD/BDD practices and team coding standards. Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback. Integrate Back End services with databases (relational and NoSQL), messaging/event systems, and third-party APIs. Build, extend, and operate agentic AI workflows - integrating LLM-based agents and tools into Back End systems for automation, orchestration, and decision support. Support CI/CD pipelines, containerised deployments, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) for services owned by the team. Diagnose and resolve production issues, contributing to monitoring, logging, and observability practices. Document technical designs, APIs, and agent workflows clearly for other engineers and stakeholders. Work closely with QA, DevOps, and product teams within an Agile/Scrum delivery model. Technical Skills Core Backend Languages: Java 11/17/21 (or later), with working knowledge of Kotlin/Scala a plus Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate/JPA APIs: REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI/Swagger Databases: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Elasticsearch Messaging/Streaming: Kafka, RabbitMQ, event-driven architecture Testing: JUnit, Mockito, TDD/BDD, Cucumber Build & CI/CD: Maven/Gradle, Git, Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab CI Cloud & Containers: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, RDS, IAM) or Azure, Docker, Kubernetes Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus Agentic AI Skills (Required/Desirable) Understanding of LLM agent architectures: reasoning loops, tool-use, planning, and memory patterns. Hands-on experience (or strong aptitude to learn) building or integrating agents using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Ability to design and expose Back End services as tools/functions callable by AI agents (tool schemas, function calling, structured outputs). Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG): vector databases (eg, Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector), embeddings, and chunking strategies. Working knowledge of prompt engineering and evaluation techniques for agent reliability, safety, and cost control. Familiarity with orchestrating multi-agent workflows and human-in-the-loop approval steps for sensitive actions. Awareness of security, data-privacy, and governance considerations specific to AI agents (prompt injection risks, access scoping, audit logging). Experience integrating with LLM provider APIs (eg, Anthropic Claude API, OpenAI API) including streaming responses and tool-result handling. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent demonstrable experience. 10-15 years' commercial Back End development experience. Proven experience delivering production-grade services in Agile/Scrum teams. Exposure to (or strong interest in) integrating AI/LLM capabilities into production systems. Good communication skills; comfortable explaining technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Location: Swansea (with a regular expectation of 60% on-site attendance). Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite) Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site About the Role We are looking for a highly skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who combines strong software engineering fundamentals with expertise in test automation. The ideal candidate is a software engineer who writes high-quality test code to validate that product acceptance criteria are fully met while ensuring quality, security, accessibility, and maintainability. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Ruby and Gherkin (BDD) following established coding standards and guidelines. Create readable, maintainable, and reusable test automation scripts using Ruby-based frameworks. ("Looks like Ruby, feels like Ruby.") Develop automated acceptance tests that verify business requirements and demonstrate that acceptance criteria are satisfied. Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define and automate test scenarios using Behavior-Driven Development (BDD). Ensure applications meet Accessibility and Security testing standards as part of the automated testing strategy. Maintain and enhance the local, unofficial Performance Test Pack to support engineering teams. (Note: This complements, but does not replace, the organization's formal performance testing plan.) Support automation for Use Case 6 and other functional test scenarios as required. Continuously improve test automation frameworks, coding standards, and engineering best practices. Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving overall software quality. Required Skills Strong programming skills in Ruby . Hands-on experience with Gherkin and BDD frameworks (eg, Cucumber). Good understanding of Scripting languages and automation best practices. Knowledge of software engineering principles, design patterns, and clean code practices. Experience in Accessibility and Security testing. Familiarity with performance testing concepts and maintaining performance test suites. Ability to write scalable, maintainable, and reusable automation code. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration. Understanding of performance testing methodologies and tools. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. What We're Looking For We are seeking a Software Development Engineer who happens to write test code -someone who approaches test automation with the same engineering rigor applied to production software and ensures that every automated test provides confidence that the product meets its defined acceptance criteria. Our interview process We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage. Equal Opportunities Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. How to Apply Please submit your CV to see below or apply directly through this listing. For an informal conversation about the role contact us.

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 - and we're now scaling that expertise into large, high-stakes AI adoption programmes across the public sector. Overview We're looking for a Lead AI Engineer to be the hands-on technical builder at the core of a large-scale AI Operating Model programme for a central government department. Where the Lead Technical Architect sets direction, you turn it into working, production-grade systems - semantic search, RAG pipelines, and broader generative AI capability - integrated into complex Legacy and multi-cloud environments handling high-volume, sensitive public sector data. You'll work inside a collaborative "Rainbow Team" alongside civil servants and the wider delivery team, staying close to the code while also mentoring engineers and helping build the internal capability the department needs to eventually run these systems without long-term reliance on external suppliers. Key Responsibilities Hands-On Build & Delivery Design, build, and ship production AI components - RAG pipelines, retrieval and embedding infrastructure, orchestration logic, and integration layers - writing high-quality, tested, maintainable code and staying close to implementation rather than delegating it away. Technical Leadership Within the Squad Lead the engineering practice within your delivery team: set coding standards, review designs and pull requests, unblock technically complex problems, and mentor other engineers day to day. Responsible AI in Practice Implement the guardrails the Architect designs - bias mitigation checks, evaluation harnesses, human-in-the-loop review points - so that Responsible AI principles (ATRS alignment, NCSC "Secure by Design, " meaningful human control) are enforced in the running system, not just on paper. Reliability, Security & Observability Build AI services to be secure-by-default and observable in production: logging, monitoring, alerting, and rollback paths appropriate for sensitive public-sector data and high-availability requirements. Knowledge Transfer & Capability Uplift Work within the OKUA (Ownership, Knowledge, Understanding, Awareness) framework and "Docs-as-Code" practices to pair with and upskill internal government engineers, so capability genuinely transfers rather than staying locked in the consultancy team. Efficient, Sustainable Engineering Favour low-modality, resource-efficient designs where they meet the need - right-sizing models and infrastructure rather than defaulting to the largest/most expensive option - in line with the programme's Green AI and Net Zero commitments. Required Skills & Experience Loosely mapped to the Government Digital and Data (DDaT) framework, at Lead Engineer level: - Coding and Scripting (Expert) - writing production-grade, well-tested code; setting standards for others; comfortable owning components end-to-end. - Systems Design (Practitioner) - designing components that integrate cleanly into a wider, architect-defined system; understanding trade-offs across the stack. - Data Engineering (Practitioner) - building reliable pipelines to ingest, clean, and prepare data (including unstructured/Legacy sources) for AI consumption. - DevOps/Continuous Delivery (Practitioner) - CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated deployment for AI workloads specifically (not just conventional web services). - Testing & Evaluation (Practitioner) - beyond conventional unit/integration testing, building evaluation harnesses for AI system quality: retrieval accuracy, hallucination rate, bias/fairness checks. - Problem Solving (Practitioner) - diagnosing and resolving complex, ambiguous technical issues under production pressure. - Agile Working (Practitioner) - delivering iteratively within a blended, multidisciplinary team including civil servants. Given the scale of this programme, direct hands-on depth across the AI engineering stack is essential: - Strong general-purpose programming (most commonly Python) applied to AI/ML systems - Semantic search, vector/embedding infrastructure, and RAG pipeline construction - LLM orchestration and agentic frameworks (eg LangChain/LlamaIndex-style tooling, multi-agent patterns) - Prompt engineering and systematic evaluation/guardrail tooling (hallucination detection, safety testing) - LLMOps/MLOps - model versioning, deployment, monitoring, and rollback for AI services in production - Cloud-native engineering across major providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including their AI/ML tooling - Containerisation and infrastructure-as-code for repeatable, auditable deployments - Secure-by-design engineering appropriate to sensitive public-sector data Desirable Experience - AWS/Azure/GCP certifications (associate or professional level) - Prior delivery of AI or digital services within UK central government or wider public sector - Experience fine-tuning or adapting open-source/foundation models for a specific domain - Open-source contributions or active engagement in AI/ML engineering communities - Experience designing for sustainability/Green IT commitments - The technological capabilities can span a wide range of AI and automation tools, including Virtual Assistants, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Frontier LLMs, and Predictive AI. A strong candidate would have experience/exposure to nuances of these tools/technologies. Location and Working Pattern Hybrid, based from Newcastle upon Tyne, with on-site attendance required for workshops, knowledge-transfer sessions, and onboarding. All production system and data access must be performed solely from within the UK. How We Work Our values: - Collaboration - we are stronger as a team than as individuals; we tackle problems and celebrate wins together. - Create Value Early - we find the quickest route from idea to product, because our clients rely on us to do what's best. - Integrity - teamwork requires trust; we can always be relied upon to uphold the highest standards. - Commitment - no matter what, no matter how, we give our 100% to keeping our promises and achieving our goals. - Diversity and Inclusion - we believe diversity drives innovation and better outcomes, and we're committed to an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, 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 recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all. How to Apply Please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. This role requires BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance - please flag in your application if you already hold clearance.

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. Overview We're looking for an AI Engineer to build the application-level AI capability inside a large-scale AI adoption programme for a central government department. Where the Machine Learning Engineer trains models and the MLOps Engineer runs the platform, you sit closest to the end product: turning LLMs, retrieval systems, and agentic workflows into working, usable features that integrate with the department's existing services. You'll work inside a collaborative "Rainbow Team" alongside civil servants, implementing the guardrails and standards set by the Lead AI Engineer and Lead Technical Architect. Key Responsibilities Build & Integrate Implement RAG pipelines, prompt templates, and agentic workflows, and wire them into application logic that connects with the department's Legacy and multi-cloud systems. Prompt Engineering & Evaluation Design, test, and iterate on prompts and retrieval strategies; run structured evaluations to track answer quality, retrieval accuracy, and hallucination rate over time. Responsible AI in Practice Implement the specific guardrails and human-in-the-loop checkpoints defined by the leads - this is an execution role, not a policy-setting one. Documentation & Handover Contribute to "Docs-as-Code" artifacts supporting the OKUA knowledge-transfer framework, so the features you build can be understood and maintained by internal government engineers. Required Skills & Experience Practical experience building applications using LLMs or other foundation models, via API or self-hosted Experience with RAG architectures, vector databases, and embedding-based retrieval Solid general-purpose programming (commonly Python) and API design/integration skills Prompt engineering with a systematic, evaluation-driven approach rather than trial and error Familiarity with agentic/orchestration frameworks and multi-step AI workflows Comfortable working within secure, regulated environments and handling sensitive data appropriately Desirable Experience Experience delivering digital services within UK central government or the wider public sector Familiarity with GOV.UK Service Standard expectations Exposure to open-source LLM tooling or communities Familiarity with AI/ML tooling on AWS, Azure, or GCP Location and Working Pattern Hybrid, based from Newcastle upon Tyne, with on-site attendance required for workshops, knowledge-transfer sessions, and onboarding. All production system and data access must be performed solely from within the UK. How We Work Our values: Collaboration, Create Value Early, Integrity, Commitment, and Diversity & Inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, 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 recruitment and employment. How to Apply Please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. This role requires BPSS clearance - please flag in your application if you already hold clearance.

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the UK public sector. We specialise in Agile delivery, digital services, cloud transformation, data, and user-centred design, helping organisations build scalable and impactful digital products and platforms. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to support the design and development of reporting dashboards and analytics for CAF and risk reporting tools within a major digital transformation programme. The Role This role is suited to a senior-level analytical professional with strong experience in reporting, dashboard development, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making across complex enterprise environments. The successful candidate will lead analytical workstreams, develop meaningful reporting solutions, and provide strategic insights to support programme and operational outcomes. Role Responsibilities Lead the design and development of reporting dashboards and analytics solutions for CAF and risk reporting tools Develop advanced interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI Analyse and interpret data from PostgreSQL databases, Databricks platforms, and Python/Django applications within Azure environments Lead the creation of statistical insights, reporting outputs, and analytical recommendations for stakeholders Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and business objectives Present complex data insights clearly to improve understanding, trust, and decision-making Plan and define analytical data models using appropriate data sources and methodologies Support and oversee implementation of data models using suitable tools and systems Drive continuous improvement across reporting, analytics, and data processes Support Agile delivery practices and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience developing enterprise-level dashboards and analytics solutions using Power BI Strong experience working with PostgreSQL databases Experience using Databricks analytics platforms Experience working with Python and Django applications Experience working within Microsoft Azure cloud environments Strong analytical, reporting, and statistical analysis capabilities Experience designing and implementing analytical data models Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to present complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences Good understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and practices Mandatory Requirements Previous Public Sector experience is mandatory Active SC Clearance is mandatory Ability to travel to Staines or Newcastle once a week Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, respect, and collaboration.