Our Approach to Software Development
In the latest of our series setting out how we work with our clients, Development Capability Lead Rob Newsome outlines our approach to software development and the principles that underlie it.
Rob Newsome
Agile Software Engineering
Deliver early and incremental value from new digital products and services, and make rapid improvements to your existing applications.
A sequential waterfall approach is necessary to design and build things like bridges. However, it’s less effective for designing, building and running digital products and services where business priorities, user needs, and technology change quickly.
Agile is no longer the new kid on the block. Over more than two decades, organisations of all sizes and cultures have shaped repeatable methods of applying agile principles with right-size governance to deliver projects successfully.
Achieve your goals with us
At Scott Logic, we have a long track record of successfully delivering software engineering projects using agile methodologies. Importantly, we are pragmatic in our application of agile – we don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to delivery.
Our consultants quickly assess the delivery context and then identify the best combination of methodology, tools and communication styles that work for your project and your organisation. Our experience and authenticity mean we work as a trusted partner and deliver successful outcomes iteratively.
Principles of our successful approach
Work as one team
We promote a one-team approach, working with you and your stakeholders as a single, cohesive unit with shared goals, responsibilities, risks and deadlines.
Strive to be agile
We strive to be agile in how we manage your project and stay flexible to change. But we don’t force Agile methodologies on your organisation if they’re not right for you.
Fail fast, learn quickly
Our commitment to shared responsibilities isn’t just for when things are going smoothly. We believe in ‘fail fast, learn quickly’, a principle grounded in being completely transparent with our clients and reporting on an ongoing basis.
Release regularly
We create an incremental strategy for delivery, underpinned by engineering practices and processes that automate the software release pipeline, enabling regular releases of working software and delivering frequent value to your organisation.
Improve continuously
Our processes are constantly evolving and there is no final stage of improvement. Regular experimentation is vital to adapt to new technologies, challenges and stakeholder expectations.
Client stories
Find out how we have helped clients like you with tailored support to tackle technology challenges and achieve business goals.
Nord Pool
When Nord Pool wanted to transform how its energy clients could trade online, it called on Scott Logic to help. Taking an agile approach, our team managed the end-to-end delivery of a range of products, from day-ahead and intraday trading to extranet, a mobile app and the Urgent Market Messages (UMM) application.
HM Land Registry
As part of its ambitious digital transformation programme, HM Land Registry engaged Scott Logic to help improve its agile delivery capacity and practices, including staff capabilities, project reporting, and release train planning.
Our tried-and-tested solutions
While our approach is always tailored to your needs, we have a range of tried-and-tested solutions that speed up delivery and drive a successful outcome.
Bespoke software build
We are experts in developing complex line-of-business applications – including web-based and mobile apps for banks, investment portals for asset management firms, and platforms for energy trading companies.
Legacy migration
We recommend and implement the right strategy for your business – whether it’s replatforming, refactoring, rearchitecting, or retiring – creating a measurable improvement in your technology platform and business performance.
User-centred design
Our expert designers boost adoption and engagement by creating intuitive interfaces, streamlining tasks, and reducing the time and effort required for users to achieve their goals.
Quality Assurance and Testing
Our experts combine the right mix of automated and manual testing techniques to continually assure the quality of the software we deliver.
Cloud strategy
Whatever your business goals – whether to increase agility, reduce costs or harness AI – we take a holistic approach encompassing your technology, people and processes to chart the right course.
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Our Approach to Delivery
As part of our series of blogs setting out how we work with our clients, Delivery Capability Lead Josie Walledge explains our approach to delivery and sets out our guiding principles to ensure positive outcomes for delivery.
Josie Walledge
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