Software Developer (SC Cleared)

Scrumconnect Consulting; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers to support the creation of secure, scalable digital services. You'll engage in design, development, testing, and deployment while collaborating within agile teams.

The position emphasizes strong technical leadership for Senior Engineers alongside mentoring junior team members. Applicants should have experience with modern development languages, API integration, and agile methodologies. Security clearance is also a requirement.

Qualifications

• Experience with modern software development languages and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of API development and integration patterns.
• Knowledge of software design principles and engineering best practices.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and services.
• Build and integrate secure APIs and backend services.
• Participate in solution design and technical discussions.
• Implement robust, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers.
• Support testing, deployment, and operational activities.
• Follow secure software development and DevOps practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Modern software development languages and frameworks

API development and integration patterns

Software design principles and engineering best practices

Agile delivery environments

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Description

About Scrumconnect

Scrumconnect delivers innovative digital solutions that help organisations modernise services, improve user experiences, and accelerate transformation through agile delivery and engineering excellence.

Role Overview

We are seeking Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers to support the delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient digital services. You will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an agile environment. Senior Software Engineers will also provide technical leadership, guide engineering standards, and support architecture and design decisions across programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and services.
• Build and integrate secure APIs and backend services.
• Participate in solution design and technical discussions.
• Implement robust, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers.
• Support testing, deployment, and operational activities.
• Follow secure software development and DevOps practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineers

• Lead technical design and architecture discussions.
• Establish engineering standards and development practices.
• Conduct peer reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Coordinate technical dependencies across teams.
• Support technical planning and delivery governance.
• Drive improvements in system reliability, scalability, and performance.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience with modern software development languages and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of API development and integration patterns.
• Knowledge of software design principles and engineering best practices.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Senior-Level Experience

• Experience designing large-scale software solutions.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and data modelling.
• Experience working with high-volume production systems.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Additional Information

• SFIA Level: 4 & 5
• Location: Flexible (all UK locations considered except London)
• Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required