Senior Software Developer (Full Stack)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 28, 2026.
About Scrumconnect Consulting
Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Visa sponsorship availablefor eligible candidates
Strong focus onwork-life balancewith a flexiblehybrid model (3 days onsite)
Be part of acollaborative, multidisciplinary agile environmentalongside civil servants and industry experts
Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site
Role Overview
As aSenior Software Developer (Full Stack), you will play a key role within a blended agile squad, working on large-scale digital services in an API-first, cloud-native environment.
You will design, build, and support secure, scalable applications usingJava (Spring Boot)andReact, contributing to the migration away from legacy systems while aligning withGDS Service Standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and supportfull-stack applicationsusing Java Spring Boot and React
Collaborate with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Architects, and Analysts in agile squads
Integrate APIs and supportlegacy system modernisation
Ensurehigh availability, reliability, and performanceof services
Contribute toCI/CD pipelines, applyingTDD/BDD practices
ImplementSecure by Design principlesand address OWASP Top 10 risks
Promoteobservability, monitoring, and incident managementbest practices
Mentor team members and produce clear technical documentation
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong experience as aFull Stack Developerin large-scale or public sector environments
Expertise inJava, Spring Boot, and building API-first microservices
Proficiency inReact.jsand accessible UI development (WCAG 2.2)
Experience withAWS cloud services(API Gateway, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB)
Solid understanding ofAgile methodologies(Scrum/Kanban)
Experience across the fulldigital delivery lifecycle (Discovery → Live)
Knowledge ofDevOps practices, Terraform, Docker/Kubernetes
Eligibility forSC Clearance -you do not need to hold clearance currently; we will support you through the process on appointment
Desirable Skills
Experience withNode.js (Serverless)orRuby on Rails (desirable)
Exposure tolegacy modernisation(mainframe, AIX, Oracle)
Integration experience withGOV.UK services(Notify, Pay, One Login)
Familiarity withGDS Service Standardand service assessments
Tech Stack
Backend:Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices Frontend:React.js, HTML5, CSS3, Gov.UK Frontend Cloud & DevOps:AWS, CI/CD, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes Testing:TDD/BDD, JUnit, Selenium, Contract Testing Tools:Jira, Confluence, Git
What we offer
Competitive salary with annual review
Company pension scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Critical illness cover
Relocation support of £3,000 - £5,000
Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
Access to learning and development resources
A supportive, inclusive working environment
Our interview process
We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage.
Equal Opportunities
Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV to [email protected] or apply directly through this listing. For an informal conversation about the role, contact Jaswanth at [email protected].