Applications Technical Specialist

Base Location: Reading, Havant, Leeds, Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen and Inverness

Salary: £49,004 - £57,728 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

We’re looking for a Technical Specialist to join our Engineering and Safety scrum team within the Asset Management value stream, responsible for maintaining and evolving a suite of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications that support critical engineering and safety processes across SSE Thermal’s operational fleet. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary Agile team delivering upgrades, enhancements, and support in a DevSecOps environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving operational software, solving problems collaboratively, and working with a modern cloud technology stack. Experience in an asset-intensive or energy sector environment is desirable.

You Will

As a Technical Specialist, you’ll ensure the performance, reliability, and improvement of essential digital tools used across engineering and safety operations.

• Maintain, upgrade, and support COTS applications through Agile sprints and DevOps pipelines—ensuring secure, stable, and high-performing systems.

• Investigate and resolve application issues, collaborating with business users and technical teams to deliver timely fixes and root-cause insights.

• Implement enhancements, integrations, and system optimisations in line with evolving business needs and product roadmaps.

• Collaborate with Analysts, Product Owners, and suppliers to document changes, maintain support materials, and drive operational readiness.

• Contribute to compliance, continuity, and vulnerability management processes as part of the wider IT governance framework.

You Have

• Experience supporting or administering COTS or operational software in energy, utilities, or similar regulated sectors.

• Solid understanding of Agile and DevOps principles, including incident/problem management, CI/CD, and system monitoring.

• Strong technical familiarity with Azure, SQL Server, and cloud-integrated applications.

• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, with experience working across technical and non-technical teams.

• Experience with applications such as PI, Beamex CMX, Opralog, Beran, or Smart Signal is an advantage.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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