Scott Logic
At Scott Logic, we design and build software that transforms the performance of some of the world’s biggest and most demanding organisations. From capital markets and commodities to complex public services, our consultants combine innovation, experience and pragmatism to deliver measurable results with every project.
Our 400+ UK-based consultants collaborate with some of the world's biggest enterprises, providing a pragmatic approach to software development and delivering measurable value through insightful technology advice. Our Purpose is to create opportunity and sustainable prosperity through technical innovation. At Scott Logic, we’re a people-focused and purpose-driven organisation, motivated by more than profit. We want to play our part in creating opportunity and generating sustainable prosperity in the wider community and the wider world. We have ambitious growth plans, and we want to ensure that the fundamentals of Scott Logic remain as we grow. We all (including our clients!) want to work with talented people who are passionate about solving real-world problems with technology. Maintaining our high expectations may impede the short-term growth of the company but it is the foundation of our business. When we evaluate candidates, we look for talented people who demonstrate our shared values, and we recognise the varied perspectives and skills required to maintain them. We believe in sustainable long-term productivity and high-quality delivery; excessive working hours go against that. On occasion, our clients ask us to go the extra mile and we may ask for flexibility at such times. We are all invested in our clients’ success and we demonstrate this through being highly productive for them every day. We pride ourselves on providing sound and unbiased advice by remaining technology agnostic as an organisation. When we form partnerships with vendors, consultancies or other organisations, they will never be exclusive, nor restrict our objective recommendations or ways of working. We approach projects with the open mind required to devise the best solution, even as we specialise and form personal opinions. We recognise high-performing teams are healthy and happy teams. We don't knowingly make undertakings that will have ongoing negative impacts on our people, and will always listen to and seek to address any concerns. We understand that delivering on our business commitments in complex engagements isn't easy and we demonstrate our professionalism even when it's not personally a perfect assignment. We thrive on the trust and confidence we have in our people. We believe this is only possible by nurturing a stable, committed community. We invest enthusiasm, effort and trust in our culture and goals as well as individual work to sustain our mutually beneficial working environment. Our success is grounded in strong client relationships, built through exceptional work and quality face-to-face time. The travel required for the latter must be balanced against everyone's need for a meaningful life beside work. Within our hybrid working approach, we embrace the empowering benefits of face-to-face time provided it isn’t a long-term personal inconvenience.Who we are
At Scott Logic, we love difficult.
We hire with quality in mind, not quantity
We don’t expect our people to work overtime
We don’t let commercial alliances influence our independence and integrity
We don’t prioritise delivery above the wellbeing of our people
We grow through our long-term investment in permanent employees
We don’t expect our people to work in locations that don’t suit their circumstances
Core stats
Founded
2005
Employees
400+
% of workforce that joined as graduates
40
Tech Stack
Our tech stack includes, but is not limited to:
DevOps
Frontend
Backend
Past Events
.jpg)
27
MAR
Finding an employer with genuine social values
Discovering Purposeful Careers: Insights from Our Recent Webinar
In our recent webinar, Finding an Employer That Aligns with Your Values, we explored what truly makes an employer socially responsible. With more professionals prioritizing purpose-driven careers, we provided essential guidance on distinguishing genuine company values from superficial claims.
Hosted by Linda Watkins, Head of Talent Acquisition, and Graham Odds, Chief Growth Officer, the session offered expert insights into the key metrics, reports, and certifications that define socially responsible businesses. As leaders in Scott Logic’s journey to becoming a Certified B Corp, they shared firsthand experiences on what these credentials mean for employees.
Attendees walked away with:
✔ A clear understanding of how to evaluate employer values.
✔ Knowledge of different social responsibility metrics and their real-world impact.
✔ A roadmap to finding an employer that aligns with their personal and professional goals.
✔ Expert answers to pressing questions about meaningful work.
.jpg)
20
MAR
Innovating with Purpose: Social Impact and Technology
In our latest webinar, we explored the transformative role of technology in driving sustainability initiatives. Featuring Oliver Cronk, Scott Logic’s Technology Director, and Ishmael Burdeau, Digital Sustainability Lead at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the session provided valuable insights into leveraging technology for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) advancements.
Hosted by Suzanne Angell, Public Sector Director, the discussion covered:
✔ Technological Advancements in Sustainability – How emerging technologies are reshaping ESG analysis and tackling greenwashing.
✔ Insights from Industry Leaders – Ishmael Burdeau shared perspectives on integrating sustainability within the public sector, while Oliver Cronk provided expertise on sustainable technology in the private sector.
✔ Showcase of InferESG – A deep dive into InferESG, an innovative tool designed to enhance ESG analysis and improve transparency in sustainability reporting.
This event was an invaluable opportunity for technology professionals to learn about cutting-edge solutions that promote sustainable practices.
Podcasts
.jpg)
Beyond the Hype: Can we do better than 'carbon aware' computing?
In this episode, Oliver Cronk and David Rees from Scott Logic are joined by Hannah Smith, Director of Operations at Green Web Foundation, an organisation aiming to make the internet fossil-free by 2030. Together, they explore the potential benefits and limitations of ‘carbon aware’ computing, which involves scheduling computational workloads during times or in locations where energy sources have lower carbon emissions.
With the simplicity of ‘carbon aware’ being at odds with the complexities of managing the electricity grid, they move on to discussing ‘grid aware’. This concept goes beyond carbon intensity to take into account factors like grid stability, demand patterns, and energy sources being curtailed.
Ultimately, they consider just how marginal the gains are likely to be. With global emissions from cloud computing already exceeding those from commercial flights, is ‘carbon aware’ a distraction from getting to grips with the scale of the challenge we face?
.jpg)
Beyond the Hype: Are Data Mesh and Data Fabric just Marchitecture?
In this episode, Oliver Cronk, Andrew Carr and David Hope talk about the ever-changing world of data, with conversations moving from data warehouse to data lake, and data mesh to data fabric.
They discuss the importance of data ownership and common tooling, and their view that data mesh is an approach rather than an architecture.
Blogs
Imposter Syndrome: A Workplace Responsibility, Not an Individual Burden
In this blog post, Scott Logic examines the impact of imposter syndrome and challenges the perception that it is an individual issue to overcome. Defined as persistent self-doubt despite evident success, imposter syndrome affects a significant portion of the workforce, particularly underrepresented groups. However, rather than placing the responsibility on individuals to “fix” themselves, the discussion highlights the role of workplaces in addressing the systemic factors that contribute to it.
Creating a culture of continuous feedback, fostering mentorship opportunities, and recognizing employees’ achievements are essential steps in combating imposter syndrome. Improving diversity and reducing workplace bias can also help employees see a clear path for growth and leadership within an organization. Most importantly, companies must actively listen to their employees’ concerns, acknowledging their experiences and taking meaningful action to support them.
This blog encourages organizations to move beyond viewing imposter syndrome as a personal struggle and instead focus on building inclusive workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and confident in their contributions.
Why we should care about process
This blog post explores the concept of self-organizing teams in Agile development, highlighting how empowering teams to define their own processes leads to better engagement, ownership, and innovation.
Drawing comparisons from military precision, jazz improvisation, and Toyota’s Lean manufacturing transformation, it examines the balance between structure and flexibility in achieving optimal results.
The discussion underscores the importance of leadership, adaptability, and fostering an environment where individuals take responsibility for their work, ultimately driving better software development practices.
Our Remote Working Policy
At Scott Logic, our hybrid working approach realises the potential of being productive from home along with the benefits of working in shared team environments and spending time with our clients. Our consultants have always aligned their working patterns to the needs of our clients. And just as our clients have evolved to adapt to the impact of the pandemic on working patterns, we have evolved too. We’re learning and adapting, and will continue to listen to feedback and refine our hybrid working approach. How it works
Our Benefits
Time Off
- 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days with each year of service
- Generous family leave policies
Financial Benefits
- Access to an employer pension scheme
- Group Life Assurance
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical services
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle-to-work scheme
Career Growth
- A meaningful approach to evaluating your performance and providing feedback on your progress
Time Off
- 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days with each year of service
- Generous family leave policies
Financial Benefits
- Access to an employer pension scheme
- Group Life Assurance
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical services
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle-to-work scheme
Career Growth
- A meaningful approach to evaluating your performance and providing feedback on your progress
Locations
Type in a part of your address to begin
Newcastle
6th Floor, 1 St James’ Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AD
Leeds
32 Park Cross Street, Leeds LS1 2QH, UK
London
27 Bush Lane, London EC4R 0AN, UK
Bristol
1 Redcliff Street Bristol BS1 6NP
Edinburgh
102 West Port Edinburgh EH3 9DN
Copenhagen
Havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark