SWORD GROUP HOLDINGS is looking for employees for positions:
applications engineer
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
with over 2,500 Technology, Digital & Software specialists working globally, we unlock solutions to the most critical business technology challenges
this role can be remote, UK based
sword propels organisations on their data driven journey; where decisions are based on facts, metrics are used to motivate, data is openly shared, and trust and transparency are prioritised above all else
sword is a leader in data insights, digital transformation, and technology services with a substantial reputation in software development, complex business IT projects and mission critical operations
as the pre-eminent provider of IT, IM and Data solutions and services to the Energy sector, we have an opportunity for an experienced Applications Engineer to join our team on an permanent basis
this role will support and manage our customer’s portfolio of business applications and systems to support a wide range of critical business processes
Requirements
previous extensive experience as an Applications Engineer
experience of supporting Energy sector or similar application portfolios, with a knowledge of SQL, Oracle and necessary database interfaces
experience working and liasing closely with vendors and has the ability to keep them on track
strong understanding and experience of supporting web and CoTS applications is essential
experience of the following applications would be an advantage; PI, Beamex CMX, Opralog, Beran, Condmaster, Smart Signal
understanding of building and maintaining PowerApps
previous experience following operational processes including incident and problem management, service continuity, vulnerability management and routine maintenance
history of standardising and maintaining knowledge management articles
scrum master
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
as Technical Analyst you will be aligned with the Operation Technology Security agile team
A vital part of the role is delivering the requirements as per the customer expectations
the role can be remote as long as flexible to travel to offices Perth, Leeds or Reading
location , Perth Scotland , Hybrid working
sword propels organisations on their data driven journey; where decisions are based on facts, metrics are used to motivate, data is openly shared, and trust and transparency are prioritised above all else
in response to our continued high-growth trajectory, we have a new opening for an experienced Delivery Lead & Scrum Master who is proactive, enthusiastic and has a ‘roll your sleeves up’ attitude with strong knowledge of working in an Agile Methodology
in response to our continued high-growth trajectory, we have a new opening for an experienced Technical Analyst/Scrum Master to join the team
contributing to scrum events
Requirements
key to the role is to identify project risks and issues, assessing and recognising criticalities and contingencies
excellent communicator; written, verbal and pictorial
solid IT Technology knowledge
reports on progress to the relevant Lead Project Manager or Programme Manager
knowledge of ITIL processes
end to end Proactive delivery of Critical Infrastructure IT Projects and associated Governance, including finances, Project reports and RAID logs
creation and leadership of project team to drive project outcomes
architect
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
we are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Microsoft Azure Architect to join our Digital Platforms Practice team
the role requires a deep understanding of the Microsoft Azure platform, its capabilities, and its integration with other Microsoft technologies/services
sword propels organisations on their data driven journey; where decisions are based on facts, metrics are used to motivate, data is openly shared, and trust and transparency are prioritised above all else
technically lead engagements across a range of Projects and Managed Services
in response to our continued high-growth trajectory, Sword’s Digital Platforms Team within our Professional Services business have a new opening for an Azure Architect
provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to team members
develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs, and identifying opportunities for further collaboration
as a Digital Platforms Azure Architect, you will be working within a fast-growing team of Microsoft Cloud Consultants and Architects working across a variety of projects and programmes supporting our clients in delivering innovative solutions
Requirements
proven thought leadership capabilities and ability to technically lead engagements and support others in the team
strong pre-sales capabilities and proven track record for designing complex solutions for a range of customers, from Mid-market to Enterprise scale
experience of designing and successfully delivering solutions, including the production of proposals, SoW’s, high-level designs, RFP responses, roadmaps and strategies
strong background of producing high quality documentation and solution artefacts
microsoft certifications and accreditations in Azure such as AZ 303/304/305 & 500,900 etc
strong understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies such as Agile and DevOps
good organisational and decision-making skills
project manager
Requirements
proven track record of project delivery, preferably within the Oil and Gas industry
previous experience of rolling out the EMS environment to legacy parts of an organisation
project manage the set-up and manage the cut-over to the new environment
oil and Gas Experience preferred
strong supplier management and negotiation skills
excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with users and stakeholders at all levels
ability to manage stakeholders, software partners and internal staff through large scale business change
PRINCE2 certification or equivalent, prior Agile experience beneficial
devops engineer
Working hours
full-time
Requirements
solid experience with IAS/PAAS /SAAS and configuration and scaling
experience and understanding of key vault, ASE, Storage Accounts, Private Endpoint, DNS Zones
SSL administration and installation
experience and Understanding of Cost management in azure
solid experience of security, network and infrastructure monitoring and its implementation in complex environments
experience with regulatory compliance, as well best practices in application and network Security
understanding of on-prem infrastructure and its connectivity to cloud
4 years + Experience with azure cloud management, Config, Portal admin
programme manager
Working hours
full-time
Requirements
PMI standards
substantial experience of managing multiple projects as part of a larger technology enabled business program
experience of managing large technology teams in a cross functional organisation
strong business acumen, including industry and domain-specific knowledge of the organisation and its business units
familiarity with industry trends and innovation, and how other organisations are using them to drive digital business
conflict resolution, influencing and negotiation experience and skills in an environment with high competition for resources
strong project planning and execution skills
ability to develop projects and deliver them against financial and resource constraints
developer
Responsibility
sword are a trusted partner to a significant number of Oil & Gas Energy sector clients in the UK
they will follow the full life cycle of software development from new request and scoping to minor enhancement and bug fixing
providing support to a range of in-house applications and end users
producing user guides and technical support documentation for any software developments
managing the version control of enhancements and following the guidelines for developing
meeting with end users, gather user development requirements and presenting demos to various levels within the company
our Aberdeen based Energy Services team employs talented individuals who deliver Information Technology and Data Management solutions, leveraging the latest developments in systems and technology, whilst delivering a consistently first-class service to our customers
the purpose of the role is to be the primary contact for the web and vb.net application support within TEPUK Application Support team
Requirements
experience of the introduction of new apps or support the evolution and bug fixing of existing in-house application list in TEPUK
experience of working in SQL Server and MS Access back-end databases for the above software developments
knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and the ability to create and maintain PowerApps would be beneficial
ux designer
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
work with our customers to understanding their needs and requirements
create high-fidelity mock-ups and prototypes that demonstrate design concepts and solutions
work with our engineering teams to ensure designs are implemented correctly and meet client requirements
iterate on designs based on user feedback and early project development
create and maintain CSS/HTML layouts in bespoke web applications
stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices
Requirements
proficiency in design software such as Figma would be advantageous
we have big plans for the future and are looking for a talented and creative UX designer to help shape our bespoke software offerings
you’ll need to have a solid understanding of design principles and get a kick out of designing and implementing great user experiences
service delivery manager
Working hours
full-time
Requirements
ITIL Foundation V3 qualified
degree/Management Qualification or equivalent experience
act as the primary contact and ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction is maintained
ability to Manage diverse teams
preparation of Service Reports and customer presentations
relevant experience in a similar role
here's what the role will look like
organise regular Customer Service Reviews and meetings