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Senior DevOps Engineer

  • 555212
  • Closing at: Sep 25 2025 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: Havant or Reading

Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

This role is within our Networks Distribution IT team. We are looking for an experienced Senior Dev Ops Engineer with strong expertise in IBM Maximo v8 and later related systems & Oracle Field Services (OFS). The role will focus on development and providing day-to-day support, troubleshooting, configuration, and integration of Maximo & OFS with and other applications, as well as contributing to IT projects and ongoing system improvements.

You Will

  • Provide day-to-day support and troubleshooting for field technician users.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, support procedures, and training guides.
  • Provide IT projects and support for queries, virtual support, and tickets.
  • Contribute to solution design, process mapping, and requirements gathering.
  • Support functionality enhancements and system upgrades.

You Have

  • Experience with Maximo (v8 or later preferred), including requirements gathering, process mapping, solution design, and successful implementations/upgrades.
  • Strong experience with OFS, including configuring business rules, screen context, filters, plug-in framework, and integrations.
  • Knowledge of Oracle or SQL Server database environments, including data extract and load (ETL). Scripting skills in Java, Python, or Jython, and experience with APIs.
  • Ability to design concise, well-documented solutions and code.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 [lDavid.Brickell@SSE.COM / 01738 341814 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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Our Benefits

  • 34+ Days Holiday with the option to buy more
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
  • Flexible Working options
  • Free, 24/7 Employee Counselling and wellbeing support
  • Market leading pension with contributions starting at 6%
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Healthcare & Gym Discounts
  • Interest-Free Tech / Travel Loans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Time back to volunteer
  • Shopping, leisure, and restaurant discounts
  • And much more…

 

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