Scrumconnect Limited

A leading digital consultancy in Staines-upon-Thames seeks a Graduate Backend Developer. This entry-level role will engage you in designing and maintaining backend services and APIs while collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, supporting an inclusive work environment.

London, United Kingdom Posted on 28/10/2025 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, and we take pride in creating digital services that truly make a difference. We specialise in user-centred design, agile delivery, and modern engineering practices that help transform public services through innovation, collaboration, and technology excellence. Role Overview We're seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for cloud technologies-particularly Azure. You'll be responsible for automating, optimising, and securing our Azure environments, ensuring scalability, resilience, and efficiency across multiple high-impact digital projects. Key Responsibilities Lead Azure infrastructure initiatives, implementing best practices in CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security. Collaborate with development and operations teams to design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions. Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or ARM templates, enhancing automation and consistency. Mentor and support junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Stay updated on the latest Azure services and tools, assessing their potential impact and integration opportunities. Ensure system reliability, performance, and uptime through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting. Contribute to shaping DevOps best practices and standards across Scrumconnect projects. Qualifications & Skills Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure services. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks like Terraform or ARM templates. Solid experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Understanding of security best practices, monitoring, and automation at scale. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software delivery practices. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and proactive mindset. Azure certifications (e.g. Azure DevOps Engineer Expert , Azure Solutions Architect Expert ) are highly desirable. What We Offer A key role in one of the UK's leading public sector digital consultancies. Opportunities for professional growth, including access to training and certifications. A competitive salary and benefits package, designed to support your well-being and career development. A collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and teamwork are valued. How to Apply If you're passionate about shaping the future of digital public services, apply today by sending your CV and a cover letter outlining your Azure DevOps experience and your motivation to join Scrumconnect Consulting. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage interest from women, people with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

London, United Kingdom Posted on 29/01/2026 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 Qualifications 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 Scalability, resilience, and capacity planning Confident stakeholder engagement at technical and leadership levels Experience operating in governed or regulated environments 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.

London, United Kingdom Posted on 30/01/2026 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 Are you a Performance Tester who loves breaking things to make them better? We are looking for a Performance Test Engineer to join our team, focusing on load and performance testing for large-scale digital services. This is a technical, delivery-focused role where you'll work within structured environments to ensure that the services millions of UK citizens rely on are fast, resilient, and scalable. You will work under the guidance of a Lead Tester, giving you a fantastic platform to grow your technical expertise in a supportive, high-impact consultancy. Key Responsibilities Execute & Analyze: Run load, stress, and soak tests to identify where systems might struggle under pressure. Scripting: Maintain and update performance test scripts using modern tooling. Collaboration: Work with developers and architects to gather Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) and validate capacity assumptions. Environment Management: Execute tests within cloud-hosted (AWS) environments and help manage test data. Defect Reporting: Raise clear, evidence-based performance defects and participate in triage sessions to help get them fixed. Documentation: Contribute to test reports and keep execution runbooks up to date. Performance Testing Foundation: Proven experience in testing enterprise-level or distributed systems. Tooling: Hands-on experience with at least one major tool: JMeter, Gatling, k6, or LoadRunner. Technical Knowledge: A good understanding of APIs, HTTP protocols, and how databases/caching affect performance. Data Analysis: Ability to analyze logs and monitoring data to spot bottlenecks. Agile Mindset: Comfortable working in Agile or hybrid delivery models. Scope & Accountability You will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of performance tests. You'll own the accuracy of your test results and provide clear recommendations to the team. You will report to a Lead Performance Tester who will support your professional development. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe thatdiversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications fromwomen, people with disabilities, individuals from underrepresented communities, and those seekingflexible working arrangements. As aDisability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.

London, United Kingdom Posted on 29/01/2026 Scrumconnect Consulting is a people-first digital consultancy delivering impactful solutions across the public and private sectors. We specialise in building high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams that work on mission-critical digital transformation projects. As a Disability Confident employer, we take pride in fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement. About the Role We're looking for a motivated Graduate QA Tester to join our growing delivery team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their QA career who is keen to learn modern testing practices and work on real-world digital services. You'll work closely with developers, business analysts, and senior QA engineers to help ensure the quality, reliability, and usability of digital products, particularly within Agile delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Support the creation and execution of manual test cases based on requirements and user stories Assist in functional, regression, and integration testing Log, track, and retest defects using tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps Collaborate with developers to help reproduce and resolve issues Support UAT testing and validation of end-to-end user journeys Learn and contribute to test documentation and quality reporting Gain exposure to test automation tools and frameworks under guidance from senior testers Required Skills & Qualifications A degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Strong attention to detail and a passion for quality and problem-solving Basic understanding of software testing concepts and SDLC Good communication skills and ability to work in a team Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and testing practices Desirable (Nice to Have) Basic knowledge of manual testing and test case design Exposure to Agile / Scrum environments Awareness of automation testing concepts Familiarity with tools such as Postman, Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress What You'll Gain Hands-on experience working on real digital products Mentorship from experienced QA and engineering professionals Exposure to automation testing, APIs, and modern QA practices A supportive environment focused on learning and career development A clear pathway to grow into a QA Automation Tester or specialist role Diversity & Inclusion We believe diversity drives innovation. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

A leading digital consultancy in London seeks a Performance Test Engineer. This role involves conducting load and performance tests for digital services, ensuring they are fast, resilient, and scalable. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner and a solid understanding of APIs and HTTP protocols. The position promotes professional development under the guidance of a Lead Tester and emphasizes collaboration and an agile mindset.

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. Job Overview We are looking for a motivated Graduate Backend Developer who is passionate about building scalable, reliable server-side applications. This role is ideal for recent graduates eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world systems and grow their backend engineering skills in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services and APIs Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code Work with databases to store, retrieve, and manage application data Collaborate with frontend developers, QA, and product teams Debug, test, and optimize backend performance Participate in code reviews and team discussions Learn and apply best practices in security, scalability, and performance Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Basic understanding of backend programming concepts Familiarity with at least one backend language (Java, Python, Node.js, C#, or similar) Knowledge of RESTful APIs Understanding of databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.) Basic knowledge of data structures and algorithms Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) Experience with frameworks like Spring Boot, Django, Express, or .NET Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Familiarity with Git or other version control systems Understanding of authentication and authorization concepts Internship, academic project, or personal project experience 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.

A digital consultancy in Greater London is seeking a motivated Graduate QA Tester to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their QA career to learn modern testing practices within Agile delivery teams. Responsibilities include supporting manual test case execution, functional testing, and collaborative issue resolution. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and a passion for quality and problem-solving. The supportive environment focuses on learning and career development, providing a clear pathway to more advanced roles.

A leading digital consultancy is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their team in London. The role involves automating and securing Azure environments, implementing CI/CD practices, and mentoring junior engineers. Strong proficiency in Azure, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes is essential. The company offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and an inclusive work environment that values diversity.

London, United Kingdom Posted on 23/01/2026 Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based, award-winning digital consultancy delivering high-quality products and services for major public sector clients including DWP, MoJ and HMRC. With a team of 300+ consultants, we specialise in building secure, user-centred, and scalable digital solutions that serve millions of citizens. Role Overview We are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Tester with strong experience designing, building, and executing automation frameworks across UI, API, and microservices-based applications. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of government digital services built to GOV.UK Service Standard and DDAT frameworks. Key Responsibilities Automation & Framework Development Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI and API testing Build automation frameworks from scratch using industry best practices Create automated API test suites using Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) Test Planning & Execution Create and execute automation-focused test plans for GOV.UK digital services Ensure comprehensive coverage across functional, regression, and integration testing Support UAT and validate end-to-end user journeys Defect Management & Quality Reporting Identify, log, and track defects using Azure DevOps or JIRA Work closely with developers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues Produce clear, data-driven test reports and automation summaries Agile Delivery & Collaboration Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban) Collaborate with developers, product managers, BAs, and QA engineers Define and refine test strategies with a strong automation focus Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior testers Compliance & Standards Ensure testing aligns with GOV.UK Service Standard and DDAT frameworks Validate security, accessibility, and performance requirements through automated and manual testing where required Technical Skills & Experience 6+ years of experience as a QA Automation Tester or similar role Expert-level experience with Playwright, Selenium, Cypress (UI automation) Expert-level experience with RestAssured (BDD), Postman (API testing) Proven experience designing automation frameworks from the ground up Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API/contract testing Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Git) Knowledge of SQL and experience testing relational databases 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.

A leading digital consultancy in the UK is looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Tester to design and execute testing frameworks across UI, API, and microservices applications. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in QA automation and be proficient in tools such as Playwright and RestAssured. Duties include developing robust automation solutions, collaborating within Agile teams, and ensuring adherence to GOV.UK Service Standard. The company promotes diversity and supports flexible working arrangements.