Job Description

Glasgow, G2 5AD / Hybrid
Salary from 57,600 + Bonus 15% and PMI
Permanent contract and flexible working pattern
Closing date: 19/09/2025
Interviews are anticipated w/c 29/09/2025
At ScottishPower, we are looking for Consultants with a balance of technical expertise and functional experience to join our Centre of Excellence, Architecture and Technology team. A motivated self-starter with strong technical skills, you will be able to work under limited supervision and will bring fresh ideas from the utilities sector and beyond. As technical owner, you will be responsible for all technical aspects of a suite of applications. You will be managing delivery roadmaps, co-ordinating functional and technical upgrades spanning across multiple technologies and 3rd party vendors, managing maintenance activities and delivering projects.
You will be versatile, display leadership abilities and be enthusiastic about solving challenging problems. As subject matter expert in your field, you will be driving the delivery of solutions to meet the fast-moving needs of the business, whilst using your technical skills to interrogate systems for problem shooting and analysis.
Providing great customer service is key to everything we do. So you will be striving to improve system stability and identifying and resolving performance issues to ensure our customers have a great experience. You will also put performance and stability at the forefront of everything you do. Security is also key to what we do, so you will be responsible for keeping our systems secure through rigorous vulnerability management.What you'll be doingLeading the delivery of application solutions across multiple technologies, from planning and analysis, through to design, development, testing, training and deployment Subject matter expert in your field providing advice and guidance to wider Customer Business COE team and beyond Performing technical tasks for system maintenance, problem shooting and analysis Managing 3rd party vendors to ensure they deliver development and support within agreed quality and timescales Operational monitoring and support to maintain system security, stability and efficiency Co-ordinating functional and technical releases and upgrades Co-ordinating vulnerability management and remediation plans to maintain system security Collaborating with wider Customer Business COE team, other business areas and IT teams to deliver solutions Prioritising solutions based on business benefit Communicating complex solutions effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders up to senior management level Coaching / leading internal and external members of the team as required
What you'll bring
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience Proven experience of leading project delivery and managing 3rd party vendors Proven experience of Application solutions design delivering IT solutions Previous experience in a technical role, e.g. as a developer or technical analyst Proven ability to capture and translate complex business requirements into systems requirements Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to lead internal and external resources

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical field of study Ability to architect and design end to end solutions involving multiple technologies Experience of SCRUM/Agile Knowledge and understanding of the UK Energy Retail Market, preferably from working in the utilities sector Knowledge of Cloud Architectures Knowledge of SMART metering technologies Knowledge of Oracle database technologies Knowledge of AWS technologies Experience of SQL, Java, XML, API technology
What's in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:36 days annual leave Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme Payroll giving and charity matched funding Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments Life Assurance (4x salary) Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over 6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
September-20-2025