Lead Software Engineer

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 Description

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the development and enhancement of the digital services. You will design and oversee secure, scalable application architectures within Google Cloud Platform, ensuring alignment with GDS standards and public sector governance. You will lead development across Python-based services, APIs and web applications, ensuring integration with data platforms and Pega systems. You will champion secure coding practices, CI/CD automation and reusable design patterns, while mentoring engineers and supporting structured knowledge transfer

Preferred tech stack

Python including Django or Flask, Google Cloud Platform services, API development and integration including Apigee, PostgreSQL, GitHub and CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, JavaScript and modern web frameworks

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure cloud-native applications

• Define coding standards and enforce secure software development life cycle practices

• Oversee API design and integration across distributed services

• Collaborate with architects and DevOps teams to ensure resilient deployments

• Embed automated testing and CI/CD pipelines into development workflows

• Provide technical assurance within governance and design review forums

• Mentor engineers and deliver structured capability development initiatives.

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.