Scrumconnect Consulting
Senior Developer
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Senior Developer – Scrumconnect Consulting
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.
Role Purpose
Join a blended agile delivery squad working on large-scale, secure digital services for a government client.
As a Senior Developer, you will bring strong hands-on experience across both .NET and Python, contributing to:
- Cloud-native API development
- Legacy modernisation
- DevSecOps practices (within a Microsoft Azure environment and aligned to the highest engineering and security standards)
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications and services using .NET Core and Python
- Build and consume RESTful APIs, following API-first and microservices design principles
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps: build, test, and deployment automation
- Apply DevSecOps practices, including:
- SAST/DAST scanning
- Dependency management
- Environment segregation
- Participate in code reviews, uphold coding standards, and implement secure development practices
- Support legacy system modernisation (migrating from older Windows and .NET Framework environments)
- Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to architecture artefacts
- Ensure all developed solutions meet WCAG AA accessibility standards
- Collaborate with architects, lead developers, and delivery managers within an agile squad
- Contribute to knowledge transfer and onboarding activities for client and team staff
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Security Clearance – Mandatory
SC (Security Check) clearance is mandatory for this role.
Candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance. British nationality or a minimum of 5 years’ UK residency is typically required.
Clearance will be sponsored upon appointment.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on C# with a solid grasp of:
- OOP
- Design patterns
- SOLID principles
- Experience building production-grade applications in both:
- .NET Core 10.0 (mandatory)
- .NET Framework 4.8 (mandatory)
- Python (mandatory):
- Production-grade experience
- Proficiency with Astral UV, virtual environments, and Python dependency management
- Ability to build, maintain, and deploy Python-based services and tooling
Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure (Mandatory)
- Microsoft Azure: Cloud-native development experience
- Azure DevOps: CI/CD pipeline design and management
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform and/or Bicep
- Containerisation: Docker and/or Kubernetes
Development Practices (Mandatory)
- RESTful API design, development, and lifecycle management
- Secure development:
- SAST/DAST tooling
- Code review
- OWASP awareness
- Technical documentation to a high standard
- On-site in Taunton, Somerset: 2 days per week minimum
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Desirable Skills & Experience
- Legacy Windows technologies:
- Win32, WPF, MFC/ATL, COM, MSI packaging
- Geospatial data formats:
- GeoJSON, MBTiles, GML
- Familiarity with:
- Government digital services standards (e.g., MOD Secure by Design and NCSC software security standards)
- Experience working in the UK public sector or government digital services
- Python geospatial tooling or data pipeline experience
Tech Stack
Backend
- .NET Core 10.0
- .NET Framework 4.8
- C#, Python (Astral UV)
- REST APIs, Microservices
Frontend
- JavaScript, TypeScript
- HTML5, CSS3
- WCAG AA compliant
Cloud & DevOps
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure DevOps, CI/CD
- Terraform, Bicep
- Docker, Kubernetes
Security
- SAST/DAST, Secure by Design
- Mandatory SC Clearance
Geospatial (Desirable)
- GeoJSON, MBTiles, GML
Tools
- Git, Jira, Confluence
- Azure DevOps Boards
Diversity & 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 (e.g., women, people with disabilities, diverse communities)
- 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 opportunities for all.
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