Applications Analyst

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Scottish Power
Shaping the future of energy in the UK
Deliver, configure, test, and support business-critical applications for SP Energy Networks.
17 days ago ago
£42,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
United Kingdom, Glasgow
Hybrid
Company Size
5,750 across the UK Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Operation & Maintenance
Retail
Sector Specialisms
Power Grid
Renewables
Energy Retail
Role
What you would be doing
application development
integration testing
release management
application support
solution architecture
stakeholder liaison
  • Aiding in the development of application solution requirements and in the formulation of associated costs.
  • Maintain high-level awareness of IT Infrastructure developments.
  • Working to configure/develop application solutions against design specifications and blueprints in accordance with agreed standards and procedures provided by Solutions Architects, complete Unit, and Integration testing of work products in line with agreed processes ensuring completion within allocated timescales.
  • Delivering regular release items (problems and requests) understanding business requirements and completing the design, build, testing and deployment of functional components, and work with 3rd parties, as required, to ensure that they are delivering against their obligations.
  • Bringing a broad understanding of integration requirements across diverse applications portfolio.
  • Co-ordinating/providing third line application support as required, in line with agreed SLA’s and in compliance with the defined support processes and support the acceptance and implementation of new functional solutions into the production environment and handover to operational support: ensuring relevant support documentation is available.
  • Actively controlling all assigned tasks in a hands-on manner, track progress, identify and manage risks and issues and ensure delivery of work to time, budget and appropriate quality vs. functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Working with the appropriate parties to help define application solutions that are consistent with the overall design requirements of the UK IT Division and that recognise the Group Technology Blueprint.
  • Liaise with project delivery teams and external contractors as required, with responsibility to ensure solutions meet specified goals/requirements, while providing advice on the Application Solutions to UK IT technical teams and projects.
  • Ensuring that the scope of any application design takes account of the full systems lifecycle, covering issues such as Security, Controls, Data Migration, User Administration, Disaster Recovery, etc.
What you bring
gis
salesforce
project management
solution analysis
degree
communication
  • Strong communications skills to build effective relationships with key stakeholders, locally and globally.
  • The ability to prioritise and control multiple streams of work.
  • A recognised Solution Analysis and/or Systems Design qualifications.
  • Experience with GIS, preferably ESRI.
  • A creative approach to issues resolution and risk management.
  • HND or Degree level qualification in a relevant subject.
  • Experience of design modelling and document management tools.
  • Ability to translate potentially vague business problems into application solutions
  • Experience in applications development, with project management expertise.
  • Confident in risk assessment and management.
  • Experience of IT systems project delivery.
  • Experience with CRM platforms, preferably Salesforce.
Benefits
  • Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
  • Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
  • Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
  • Access to SaveSmart financial wellbeing support
  • Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
  • Life Assurance (4x salary)
  • Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
  • Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
  • 36 days annual leave
  • Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
£9.5 billion
Annual Revenue 2023
Generated through operations in energy networks, renewables, and retail and wholesale energy services.
£8.4 billion
Annual Revenue 2022
Reflects the company's performance across various energy-related business units.
13.1%
Year-On-Year Growth
Increase in annual revenue from 2022 to 2023.
  • Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England.
  • Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance.
  • Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.
Culture + Values
  • *SUSTAINABLE ENERGY:* Emphasises pioneering renewable energy, creating economic, social, and environmental value, with a commitment to safety, environmental respect, and ethical, rational, responsible actions.
  • *INTEGRATING FORCE:* Acts as a dynamic and responsible force for change, fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, encouraging diversity, and growing talent to achieve common goals.
  • *DRIVING FORCE:* Focuses on bringing about efficient change by challenging processes, innovating for continuous improvement, and anticipating customer needs.
Environment + Sustainability
2040 Target
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
100% Renewable
Clean Energy Production
All electricity generated from UK windfarms, ensuring a sustainable energy supply.
1,157 Turbines
Wind Energy Network
Operates a network of 1,157 turbines across onshore windfarms, contributing to significant renewable energy generation.
38 Windfarms
Energy Infrastructure
Maintains 38 onshore windfarm sites, supporting the transition to clean energy.
  • ScottishPower is a leader in renewable energy.
  • Enough electricity to power over 1.2 million homes, nearly half the homes in Scotland.
  • Capacity to generate 1,948 MW of electricity.
Inclusion & Diversity
35% Women Target
% of senior management roles
Target for women in senior management roles by 2030.
32% Female Representation
% in senior management
Increase in female representation in senior management from 26% in 2021 to 32% in 2022.
  • Collaborates with several recognised organisations to enhance its commitment to diversity and inclusion, such as the Business Disability Forum, The Armed Forces Covenant, Carers UK, ENABLE Scotland, and POWERful Women. It holds the highest level of accreditation of the Armed Forces Covenant (Gold Status) and received the Inclusive Workplace Award from the Scottish Union of Supported Employment for two consecutive years.
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