23 jobs found in Newcastle upon Tyne

This is an upcoming opportunity. The role is not yet live but we expect to be hiring shortly. Register your interest now and we'll be in touch as soon as the position opens. We're looking for an experienced User Researcher to join hedgehog lab on a contract basis, embedded in government projects that affect people at scale. You'll plan and run end-to-end research from discovery through to usability testing, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure decisions are grounded in evidence, not assumption. You'll be comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments and confident translating findings into clear recommendations that shape product direction. Location note:  This role may require presence at a DWP office in Newcastle for approximately 1–2 days per week. While this isn't confirmed, it's something candidates should be prepared for. We'd therefore encourage applications from candidates based within a commutable distance of Newcastle....

400-450 Inside IR35 City Newcastle upon Tyne Province Tyne and Wear Country United Kingdom Postal Code NE1 Job Description Apache Spark · Python · AWS · Cloud Data Pipelines A hands-on data engineering role within a large-scale cloud data programme, responsible for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting data pipelines using Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Airflow, and a broad suite of AWS services. You will apply strong analytical and engineering skills to deliver trusted, well-governed data assets in a modern, cloud-native environment. About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading UK technology consultancy delivering digital transformation across public and private sectors, contributing to over 20% of the UK’s major citizen-facing public services. We specialise in cloud engineering, data platforms, and agile delivery, helping clients build scalable, secure, and...

400 - 450 Inside IR35 City Newcastle Province Shropshire Country United Kingdom Postal Code SY7 Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting 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-centred 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.   Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled AWS DevOps / Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong DevOps expertise combined with data...

Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer.   As a Full Stack Node. js developer you will develop and maintain software products that make up citizen services and contribute towards their design. You will be responsible for the operational stability of the products you build and be in a position to affect change in the on-going robustness and resilience of those products. You will work within, and contribute to, the overall Software Development Lifecycle...

Core Purpose  Join DWP's Digital Payment Services team on a major, multi-year transformation programme modernising one of the UK's largest and most critical payment platforms. As the UK's biggest payer, supporting over 22 million citizens and processing approximately £230 billion in payments annually, this programme is re-platforming core systems to improve resilience, scalability and future innovation across government services.   As part of an Agile delivery team, you will support the delivery of applications across AME Payments, contributing to the reliability and performance of critical citizen-facing services.   As a Test Engineer , your main responsibilities will be to: Test applications that underpin critical citizen services, ensuring usability, accessibility, security, stability and performance. Build, enhance and maintain robust automated test frameworks and test suites within modern engineering and CI/CD environments....

400-450 Inside IR35 City Newcastle upon Tyne Province Tyne and Wear Country United Kingdom Postal Code NE1 Job Description Apache Spark · Python · AWS · Cloud Data Pipelines A hands-on data engineering role within a large-scale cloud data programme, responsible for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting data pipelines using Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Airflow, and a broad suite of AWS services. You will apply strong analytical and engineering skills to deliver trusted, well-governed data assets in a modern, cloud-native environment. About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading UK technology consultancy delivering digital transformation across public and private sectors, contributing to over 20% of the UK’s major citizen-facing public services. We specialise in cloud engineering, data platforms, and agile delivery, helping clients build scalable, secure, and...

400 - 450 Inside IR35 City Newcastle Province Shropshire Country United Kingdom Postal Code SY7 Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting 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-centred 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.   Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled AWS DevOps / Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong DevOps expertise combined with data...

400 Outside IR35 City Newcastle upon Tyne Province Tyne and Wear Country United Kingdom Postal Code NE1 Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering innovative technology solutions across public and private sector organisations. We specialise in building scalable digital services, cloud-native platforms, and user-centric applications that help organisations modernise and improve service delivery. Our teams work collaboratively across engineering, product, delivery, and design to create impactful digital solutions using modern technologies and Agile methodologies. At Scrumconnect, we foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence, providing our people with opportunities to work on meaningful, large-scale transformation programmes.   Role Overview We are looking for...

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office   As a Senior Business Analyst your main responsibilities will be to: Support projects and tasks using a hybrid of Agile and Waterfall methodologies and work closely with stakeholders across multiple teams to understand, identify and analyse user needs and business requirements. Act as the first point of contact for stakeholders to investigate problems, working confidently with other product and delivery professionals, technical specialists and senior managers. You will be experienced at working with relative independence, analysing current processes and driving business...

400-450 Inside IR35 City Newcastle upon Tyne Province Tyne and Wear Country United Kingdom Postal Code NE1 Job Description Apache Spark · Python · AWS · Cloud Data Pipelines A hands-on data engineering role within a large-scale cloud data programme, responsible for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting data pipelines using Apache Spark, PySpark, Apache Airflow, and a broad suite of AWS services. You will apply strong analytical and engineering skills to deliver trusted, well-governed data assets in a modern, cloud-native environment. About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading UK technology consultancy delivering digital transformation across public and private sectors, contributing to over 20% of the UK’s major citizen-facing public services. We specialise in cloud engineering, data platforms, and agile delivery, helping clients build scalable, secure, and...

375 - 400 Inside IR35 City Newcastle Province Bridgend Country United Kingdom Postal Code CF31 Job Description About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Ltd is a technology consultancy that partners with organisations to deliver high-quality digital services and products. We specialise in user-centred design, agile delivery, and modern data platforms, helping our clients build solutions that are scalable, accessible, and impactful. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful outcomes through innovative technology and research-driven insights. Role Overview We are seeking a User Researcher to support the development and enhancement of a digital platform used by internal policy and analytical teams as well as relevant arm’s-length bodies. The successful candidate will plan and conduct research to understand user needs, evaluate how...

400 - 450 Inside IR35 City Newcastle Province Shropshire Country United Kingdom Postal Code SY7 Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting 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-centred 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.   Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled AWS DevOps / Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong DevOps expertise combined with data...

Date Opened 27/05/2026 Job Type Contract Work Experience 5+ years Industry Government & Public Sector Salary 400 Outside IR35 City Newcastle upon Tyne About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting  is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering innovative technology solutions across public and private sector organisations. We specialise in building scalable digital services, cloud-native platforms, and user-centric applications that help organisations modernise and improve service delivery. Our teams work collaboratively across engineering, product, delivery, and design to create impactful digital solutions using modern technologies and Agile methodologies. At Scrumconnect, we foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence, providing our people with opportunities to work on meaningful, large-scale transformation programmes. Role Overview We are looking for...

Service Designer Duration: 6-Months Initially Location: Hybrid will require travel to Newcastle Clearance: SC Eligible (Active SC would be preferred) Engagement Type: Inside IR35 Start Date: 29/06/2026 We’re looking for a thoughtful, adaptable, and proactive Service Designer to join a complex and evolving programme environment where ambiguity is part of the challenge — and part of the opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in environments that are still taking shape, can build trust across difficult stakeholder landscapes, and is motivated by influencing change where traditional delivery structures don’t always exist. The Opportunity You’ll play a key role in shaping internally focused services that currently have broad applications but no clearly defined end-user landscape yet. This means working across multiple teams, uncovering needs as you go, and helping create clarity where there currently isn’t much. You’ll be joining an...

Product Manager   📍 Location: Newcastle - Hybrid   📅 Contract: Inside IR35   💼 Duration: 3-Month Initial   💷 Day Rate: £350 per day Inside IR35   🚀 Start Date: ASAP   About the Role:   We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of a complex digital platform within the public sector.   You will own and prioritise multiple product backlogs, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to drive value through agile, iterative delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, clear decision-making, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into meaningful outcomes.   🔑 Key Responsibilities   • Own, prioritise, and manage product backlogs for a complex digital platform   • Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and strategy aligned to...

Lead Architect – Cloud-Native Data Integration Platform (Contract)   Role Summary We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Architect to lead the design and delivery of a secure, cloud-native data integration platform within a complex, highly regulated government environment. This is a critical contract role focused on enabling the secure integration and use of sensitive data across Health & Disability services. You will provide technical leadership across architecture, engineering direction, security, governance, and delivery, working closely with multiple stakeholders across government and regulated sectors. The successful candidate will combine strong technical architecture capability with practical delivery experience in modern cloud-native platforms, secure data integration, and large-scale public sector programmes.   Project Overview This programme is establishing a new capability to securely integrate and utilise...

Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the UK public sector. We specialise in Agile delivery, digital services, cloud transformation, data, and user-centred design, helping organisations build scalable and impactful digital products and platforms. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer / Architect to support the design of the WebCAF database, risk reporting tools, and integration services within a major digital transformation programme. The Role This role is suited to a highly experienced data professional with strong architecture and engineering capabilities across cloud-based data platforms and modern application environments. The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of scalable and secure data solutions, working closely with technical teams, delivery stakeholders, and end users to support reporting, analytics, and operational data services....

About Ekco Founded in 2016, Ekco has quickly become one of Europe’s fastest-growing cloud solution providers and your trusted security-first Managed Service Provider. IT leaders choose Ekco to drive operational efficiency, scale smarter and stay ahead of risk – powered by local expertise, delivered at European scale. We specialise in helping organisations advance their cloud maturity guiding transformation, strengthening security, and maximising the value of their technology investments. ️ In simple terms: we help organisations modernise with confidence securing their systems, optimising their cloud, and keeping them resilient in a rapidly changing world. Today, we’re a thriving team of 1,000+ talented and supportive colleagues across the UK, Ireland, Benelux, South Africa, and Malaysia—and we’re continuing to grow. At Ekco, how we work matters as much as what we deliver. Our people live by four core...

About Ekco Founded in 2016, Ekco has quickly become one of Europe’s fastest-growing cloud solution providers and your trusted security-first Managed Service Provider. IT leaders choose Ekco to drive operational efficiency, scale smarter and stay ahead of risk – powered by local expertise, delivered at European scale. We specialise in helping organisations advance their cloud maturity guiding transformation, strengthening security, and maximising the value of their technology investments. ️ In simple terms: we help organisations modernise with confidence securing their systems, optimising their cloud, and keeping them resilient in a rapidly changing world. Today, we’re a thriving team of 1,000+ talented and supportive colleagues across the UK, Ireland, Benelux, South Africa, and Malaysia—and we’re continuing to grow. At Ekco, how we work matters as much as what we deliver. Our people live by four core values that shape everything we...

About Ekco Founded in 2016, Ekco has quickly become one of Europe’s fastest-growing cloud solution providers and your trusted security-first Managed Service Provider. IT leaders choose Ekco to drive operational efficiency, scale smarter and stay ahead of risk – powered by local expertise, delivered at European scale. We specialise in helping organisations advance their cloud maturity guiding transformation, strengthening security, and maximising the value of their technology investments. ️ In simple terms: we help organisations modernise with confidence securing their systems, optimising their cloud, and keeping them resilient in a rapidly changing world. Today, we’re a thriving team of 1,000+ talented and supportive colleagues across the UK, Ireland, Benelux, South Africa, and Malaysia—and we’re continuing to grow. At Ekco, how we work matters as much as what we deliver. Our people live by four core...