MoJ Justice AI unit seeks squad of engineers to 'build products with real-world impact' The department is now inviting applications for a quintet of vacant positions for developers to work with frontline staff to create new tools to be implemented across the justice system. The Ministry of Justice is seeking five expert engineers to join its specialised artificial intelligence operation and help "build and deploy AI products that have real-world impact across courts, prisons, and probation services". The department is currently accepting applications for the quintet of positions in the role of forward-deployed engineer. The posts come with a salary of £71,381 and £85,257, depending on experience and location. The appointed candidates will sit in the Justice AI Unit which has a remit to "build and ship products quickly across the Ministry of Justice... [that] deliver better outcomes, faster services, and greater fairness for all", according to the job advert. "You'll work directly with frontline staff to understand their needs, co-develop solutions, and own the full delivery lifecycle, from problem discovery to product deployment and scale," the advert adds. "This is a hands-on, high-agency role for engineers who want to work at pace, across the full AI and software stack, and in service of one of the most complex and vital systems in the country." Potential applicants are advised that "ee value curiosity, pragmatism, and the ability to work in ambiguity", with the MoJ adding that "if you don't meet all of the experience below, don't worry - we're looking for people who can learn quickly on the job and adapt to a rapidly evolving landscape". Key responsibilities of the post will include working "directly in the field" in the likes of courts, prisons, and probation services to help better understand the challenges faced by frontline workers. The engineers will then be expected to"develop high-impact AI products, models and agents that will be widely used", and will "own end-to-end delivery: from identifying the problem, building the product, deploying it, and scaling adoption". Applications for the roles are open at 11:55 pm on 28 September.

Scrumconnect secures £38m Ministry of Justice contract to accelerate digital transformation in criminal courts. * 22 April 2026 Scrumconnect, the award-winning digital transformation specialist, has secured a contract worth up to £38 million with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to support the continued modernisation of digital services across the criminal courts in England and Wales. Under the agreement, awarded by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), Scrumconnect will provide a managed digital delivery service to support the Enhancing Digital Services within the Criminal Courts programme. The work will focus on designing, developing, testing and releasing improvements to the Common Platform, the national digital case management system used across magistrates' and Crown Courts. The contract marks another major milestone in Scrumconnect's growth across central government and reinforces the firm's position as a trusted partner for delivering large scale, complex digital transformation programmes across the UK public sector. Speaking on the award, Hiren Shah, Scrumconnect account director for HMCTS said: "Modern, reliable digital services are essential for the effective running of the justice system. We are proud to be supporting HMCTS in continuing the transformation of criminal courts services and ensuring the Common Platform evolves to meet the needs of users across the justice system." Scrumconnect has been involved in the Common Platform programme since 2023, supporting the design, development and testing of services across the platform. During this time the system has continued to expand across the criminal courts, enabling secure information sharing between police forces, prosecutors, courts and legal professionals involved in criminal justice cases across England and Wales. Improving how case information is prepared and shared between police, prosecutors, defence teams and the courts is widely recognised as essential to improving case progression and reducing delays. The Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, led by Sir Brian Leveson, highlights the importance of effective case preparation and better coordination between criminal justice partners so that cases can move more efficiently through the justice system, supported by consistent access to complete case information. Through this new engagement, Scrumconnect will support HMCTS in enhancing the functionality, performance and reliability of the Common Platform while continuing the transition away from legacy systems. Over the course of the contract, Scrumconnect will: * Provide multidisciplinary agile teams covering architecture, software development, testing and DevOps to support ongoing delivery. * Develop new features, improvements and fixes to evolve the Common Platform, ensure alignment with Government Digital Service standards, and strengthen how it supports criminal court processes. * Introduce scalable testing, automation and monitoring to improve reliability and support safe, consistent software releases. * Work closely with HMCTS teams and other delivery partners across a complex multi supplier environment. * Support the gradual retirement of legacy systems while maintaining stable and continuous service across the courts. Alongside this engagement, Scrumconnect continues to support major digital transformation programmes across government, working with key Departments including the Home Office, Department for Work and Pensions, HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Education, as well as HM Courts and Tribunals Service.