Software Developer (SC Cleared)

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.
  
• Support testing, deployment and operational activities.
  
• Follow secure software development and DevOps practices.
  

Essential Skills & Experience (Must Have)

• Java
  
• Spring Boot
  
• Kafka
  
• MongoDB
  
• API development and integration
  
• Basic understanding of Docker images and containers
  
• Unit Testing/TDD
  
• Gherkin-style BDD testing, preferably using Cucumber
  
• CI/CD experience (GitLab, Jenkins or GitHub Actions)
  
• Agile delivery experience (Scrum/Kanban)
  

Desirable Skills

• AWS services (SQS, S3, SNS and/or KMS)
  
• GitLab CI/CD
  
• Gatling or K6 load testing
  
• Kubernetes or Amazon ECS
  

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
  
• Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
  

Diversity & Inclusion

Scrumconnect is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and communities, and we are dedicated to building diverse teams that reflect the people and organisations we serve.