Lead Technical Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Developer to provide hands-on technical leadership within a client delivery team.

• Lead the technical design and implementation of features across cloud and data centre work packages.
• Define and enforce coding standards, code review processes, and secure development practices in line with client Git Hub standards.
• Mentor and support senior and full-stack developers, ensuring consistent engineering excellence across the team.
• Collaborate closely with Solution Architects to ensure implementation aligns with approved architecture and technology standards.
• Lead technical onboarding activities and knowledge transfer to client personnel and successor suppliers.

• Produce and contribute to architecture documentation and Technical Design Authority (TDA) artefacts at work package level.
• Ensure technical documentation is maintained to a high standard.

• Own and maintain CI/CD pipeline quality using Azure Dev Ops.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of automated deployment pipelines.
• Drive Dev Sec Ops  best practices, including:
  • SAST/DAST security scanning
  • Dependency management
  • Environment segregation
  • Secure software development practices
• Ensure all solutions meet WCAG AA accessibility standards.
• Provide guidance on the appropriate use of AI-assisted coding tools within approved enterprise environments.

Ability to work on-site in Taunton, Somerset a minimum of 2 days per week.

• Legacy Windows technologies - Win
  32, WPF, MFC/ATL, COM, MSI packaging.
• Geospatial data formats - GeoJSON, MBTiles, GML.
• MOD Secure by Design and NCSC software security standards.

Backend: .NET Core 10.0, .NET Framework 4.8, C#, Python, REST APIs, Microservices

Frontend:
JavaScript, Type Script, HTML5, CSS3, WCAG AA

Cloud & Dev Ops:
Microsoft Azure, Azure Dev Ops, CI/CD, Terraform, Bicep, Docker, Kubernetes

Security: SAST/DAST, Secure by Design, NCSC Standards

Tools:
Git, Jira, Confluence, Azure Dev Ops Boards

This role requires eligibility for SC Security Clearance. Candidates without existing clearance will be supported through the vetting process upon appointment. Clearance sponsorship will be provided upon appointment.

• British nationality, or
• A minimum of 5 years' continuous UK residency.

Core Languages - Mandatory .NET (Core 10.0, Framework 4.8) & C# - Extensive hands-on experience with .NET Core and .NET Framework 4.8 in production environments. Proficiency in C# with strong knowledge of modern design patterns, SOLID principles, and high-availability architectures. Python - Proven Python development experience incl. use of virtual environments, build and maintain python-based services and tooling within a Dev Sec Ops  context.

JavaScript/Type Script - Cloud & Dev Ops - Mandatory Azure Dev Ops - CI/CD pipeline design, management, and optimisation. Infrastructure as Code - Terraform and/or Bicep. Containerisation - Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent orchestration platforms. Cloud-native development on Microsoft Azure.

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.

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-centered 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.