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This Lead Data Engineer role will contribute to helping our clients get the best out of their data, setting technical direction and advising them on how to solve tough engineering challenges.

Lead Data Engineer

Edinburgh

Leeds

Newcastle

We work with some of the UK’s biggest companies and government departments to provide a pragmatic approach to technology, delivering bespoke software solutions and expert advice. 

Our clients are increasingly looking to us to help them make the best use of their data. In building data platforms and pipelines, our data engineers create the foundation for diverse data & analytics solutions, including data science and AI. They build data lakes and warehouses, create the processes to extract or access operational data, and transform siloed datasets into integrated data models that allow insight into business performance and problems or training of ML models.

These are hands-on, client-facing roles, with openings at senior or lead level to suit your experience. You may be leading teams, setting technical direction, advising clients or solving tough engineering challenges.

Our data engineers combine a strong software engineering approach with solid data fundamentals and experience with modern tools. We’re technology agnostic, and we’re open minded when it comes to your existing skillset.      

Good experience with some of the technologies and approaches typical in modern data engineering and reporting. Including storage, data pipelines to ingest and transform data, and querying & reporting of analytical data. 

You've worked with technologies such as Python, Spark, SQL, Pyspark, PowerBI etc.

You’ve got a background in software engineering.  

You’re a problem-solver, pragmatically exploring options and finding effective solutions. 

An understanding of how to design and build well-structured, maintainable systems. 

Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to work. 

You embrace the chance to try new things, learn new skills and grow your experience. 

Experience of relevant cloud services within AWS, Azure or GCP.

Experience working in an Agile environment.

Experience working with common vendor products such as Snowflake or Data Bricks.

25 days’ annual leave, rising incrementally to 30 days after six years of service.

Access to an employer pension scheme and Group Life Assurance. 

A range of optional benefits such as discounted gym membership and a cycle-to-work scheme. 

A meaningful approach to evaluating your performance and providing feedback on your progress.

At Scott Logic, we value the flexibility of remote working alongside the value gained from spending time with our colleagues and clients. In our offices you’ll find employee-led clubs and events, as well as free games, books, and refreshments. 

We have shared values that govern our behaviour toward others and the environment. We are proud to be a B Corp, a global movement of businesses driving for a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.

We are seeking an Information Security Engineer to introduce and improve policies, processes and tools necessary to prevent, detect, document and counter threats and risks to our business.

Information Security Engineer

We work with some of the UK’s biggest companies and government departments to provide a pragmatic approach to technology, delivering bespoke software solutions and expert advice. 

An Information Security Engineer works as part of the IT Department and focuses on introducing and improving the processes, tools, and policies necessary to prevent, detect, document, and counter threats to Scott Logic. The role carries defined responsibilities within the Service Management System (SMS) under ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 and contributes directly to the Information Security Management System (ISMS) under ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

Supporting the internal IT function across Scott Logic Ltd., Marra Ltd., and Logical Holdings Ltd., with occasional support to client projects as required.

Prevents information security threats to Scott Logic and ensures the secure, compliant delivery of IT services to all staff across the three companies.

Deliver IT services within the SMS scope in accordance with ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018.

Execute SMS processes, including incident management, service request management, problem management, change management, release and deployment management, and configuration management.

Maintain accurate configuration and asset records.

Triage, prioritise, and handle security events and service tickets to agreed SLAs.

Keep customers and stakeholders updated with accurate and timely ticket updates.

Monitor and respond to security events across Scott Logic.

Understand regulatory obligations to protect confidential data and maintain appropriate controls.

Maintain and communicate minimum security configuration standards for managed operating systems.

Analyse and determine root causes of security incidents and breaches.

Assist with information security training and awareness.

Support risk-based threat and vulnerability assessment processes.

Follow data governance policies and processes.

Manage access control policies and processes, including entitlement reviews.

Respond to security incidents effectively, maintaining clear communication with key stakeholders throughout resolution.

Build and maintain a knowledge base to improve resolution times.

Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and third parties to resolve, minimise, and avoid issues.

Champion information security policy, standards, and awareness throughout Scott Logic.

Drive improvements to the IT team's ways of working and evolve information security processes to deliver better outcomes.

Actively contribute to the continual improvement of the SMS and the services it governs, in line with SMS Clause 10: Continual Improvement.

Identify and recommend process and procedural improvements.

Participate in management reviews and retrospectives.

A relevant technical or information security qualification is essential (e.g. CompTIA Security+, SC-900, or equivalent).

Experience, Knowledge and Expertise – Essential

Commercial experience in an information security role.

Risk management experience, including performing assessments and designing controls.

Experience with the Data Protection Act and UK GDPR.

Experience designing and implementing information security controls in cloud environments.

Experience with Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.

Experience, Knowledge and Expertise – Desirable

Good understanding of cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001:2022, CIS, OWASP, and NIST.

Good understanding of ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 (SMS).

Good understanding of ISO 9001:2015 (QMS).

Role Specific Skills and Competencies (Technical and People Skills)

Excellent communication skills; able to remain calm under pressure and manage difficult situations with stakeholders.

Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing environments and new challenges.

Detail-oriented with a systematic approach to identifying risks and devising mitigations.

An inquisitive approach to investigating root causes of security incidents.

Drive for personal growth and ongoing professional development.

Access to an employer pension scheme and Group Life Assurance.

A range of optional benefits, such as discounted gym membership and a cycle-to-work scheme.

At Scott Logic, we value the flexibility of remote working alongside the value gained from spending time with our colleagues and clients. In our offices, you’ll find employee-led clubs and events, as well as free games, books, and refreshments. We have shared values that govern our behaviour toward others and the environment.

We are proud to be a B Corp, a global movement of businesses driving for a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. We believe diversity drives innovation, and embrace a culture where everyone can contribute, irrespective of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

As Client Principal, your ultimate goal is to position Scott Logic as a provider of choice within the Public Sector, particularly central government.

Client Principal

Bristol

We work with some of the UK’s biggest companies and government departments to provide a pragmatic approach to technology, delivering bespoke software solutions and expert advice.

The Client Principal is responsible for driving business growth by developing strategic relationships with new clients, understanding their needs, and delivering innovative solutions that create measurable value. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will lead the full sales lifecycle - from identifying prospects and crafting winning proposals to negotiating contracts and managing long-term, value-based relationships. Your ultimate goal is to position Scott Logic as a provider of choice within the Public Sector, particularly central government. 

Knowledge of the Public Sector tender processes, including Government Frameworks applicable to Central Government 

Experience in working in a public sector technology consulting role, including an appreciation and knowledge of technology delivery, agile methodologies, etc. 

Proven experience of building strong customer relationships. Quickly establishes credibility with senior leaders and employees 

Ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the customer organisation 

Experience of working in a business development environment into the UK Public Sector 

Ability to plan and meet deadlines in accordance with business requirements 

A strategic thinker, with the ability to translate concepts and ideas into practical and tactical action and the skills to create value propositions for clients.  

Working with the Public Sector Director to proactively map and identify new leads, with a focus on creating long‑term value for the business.

Attending relevant conferences and events to network and engage with potential clients.

Working closely with the Sales Development Team, Partnership Team and Marketing Team to support lead identification and the scheduling of calls with potential new clients.

Developing mutually beneficial account strategies and plans to generate new business with existing clients within the portfolio, meeting or exceeding revenue targets.

Maintaining meeting schedules and notes in Salesforce, converting leads to opportunities as they develop.

Owning the end‑to‑end sales process—from initial engagement and needs analysis to proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure, including:

Developing capture plans for opportunities to ensure clear win themes and a strong bidding approach, including ongoing engagement with customer stakeholders.

Contributing to the technical, cultural fit and social value response development process to ensure bid teams understand win themes and customer needs. Reviewing responses as sales owner.

Developing a commercial strategy for pricing responses in line with profit targets, supported and approved by the Public Sector Director.

Managing opportunities in Salesforce to maintain an accurate sales forecast and creating actionable plans to achieve revenue targets.

Building a network within target departments and agencies, up to Deputy Director and Director level, and leveraging these relationships to deliver value, enhance Scott Logic’s reputation, and win more work.

Serving as the lead point of contact for all client account management matters within the portfolio.

Building and maintaining strong, long‑lasting client relationships by developing “trusted advisor” status with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors.

Supporting thought leadership and brand‑building efforts in the public sector, representing Scott Logic at industry events, webinars and customer forums.

Leading Scott Logic Client Leadership and delivery teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of solutions and outcomes according to customer needs and objectives.

Forecasting, tracking and reporting key account metrics and progress (e.g., monthly forecasts, quarterly results, annual forecasts).

This Lead Agentic Software Engineer role will contribute to helping our clients unlock the productivity benefits of agentic AI development, setting technical direction and ensuring they have the right foundations and guardrails in place.

Lead Agentic Software Engineer

At Scott Logic, we have a reputation for world-class software engineering. We are trusted by some of the world’s leading organisations to build reliable, high-performance, business-critical solutions. 

Thanks to Agentic and GenAI, clients want us to help them unlock the productivity benefits of agentic AI development – how to best adopt the tools, ensuring they have the right foundations and guardrails in place and supporting the wider shift in day-to-day workflows. 

You will typically be leading a small, tight-knit multidisciplinary team, working with our clients to solve tough software problems, as well as having a real impact on how they evolve their development practices. 

You’ll foster stakeholder relationships and advise on key technology and software delivery decisions. There's also plenty of opportunity to contribute more widely across Scott Logic, collaborating and sharing knowledge with colleagues as we collectively learn and adapt, and helping to shape upcoming projects.  

This is a great opportunity to work at the frontier of AI-augmented software delivery, on challenging technical problems from a strong position of influence.

We’re looking for passionate, proactive technologists. As a company, we are technology-agnostic and use the right language, tooling, and frameworks for the job. That means we’re open-minded when it comes to your existing skillset, but we value the following:   

Strong technical leadership experience, understanding what makes a team successful and how to support colleagues in their own career development.   

A background in at least one of Java, C#/.NET, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript, and their associated ecosystems – understanding how to design and build well-structured, maintainable systems.   

Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to work, allowing you to build trusted relationships with clients, coach colleagues and get the job done.  

Good awareness of the evolving state of AI tooling, and the enthusiasm to make the most of what's possible. 

A problem-solving mindset, able to pragmatically explore options and find effective solutions. 

Adaptability and embracing the chance to learn, experiment, and grow your experience. 

We offer an environment with real autonomy, alongside opportunities to broaden your knowledge, diversify your experience, and shape your career – building expertise in modern AI development tools to address business-critical work. Additionally, you will receive:

A range of optional benefits, such as discounted gym membership and a cycle-to-work scheme. 

At Scott Logic, we value the flexibility of remote working alongside the value gained from spending time with our colleagues and clients. In our offices, you’ll find employee-led clubs and events, as well as free games, books, and refreshments. 

This Senior Data Engineer role will contribute to helping our clients get the best out of their data, combining a strong software engineering approach with strong data fundamentals.

Senior Data Engineer

 These are hands-on, client-facing roles, with openings at senior or lead level to suit your experience. You may be leading teams, setting technical direction, advising clients or solving tough engineering challenges. You'd also be expected to spend some time on-site with clients in the London area on an ad-hoc basis.

Our data engineers combine a strong software engineering approach with solid data fundamentals and experience with modern tools. We’re technology agnostic, and we’re open minded when it comes to your existing skillset.     

You’ve got a background in software engineering, including Front End technologies like JavaScript.

We have shared values that govern our behaviour toward others and the environment. We are proud to be a B Corp, a global movement of businesses driving for a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. 

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