Applications Analyst

Application Analyst

Scottish Power HQ Glasgow or Prenton

Salary starting from 42000 per annum plus 10% annual bonus and healthcare cover

Flexible Hybrid Working

Closing Date :

3 November 2025

Help us create a better future quicker

This is an exciting time to join SP Energy Networks (SPEN) as an Application Consultant. We are working to transform and develop our Digitalisation Strategy to improve services for our customers and stakeholders whilst working towards the UKs Net Zero target!

Joining Scottish Power as an Application Analyst you will deliver expertise in functional domain implement and maintain the specific application / module and coordinate / deliver third level application support in line with agreed SLAs and business needs.

You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality application solutions are configured developed thoroughly tested and successfully implemented to ensure application solutions being delivered align with business requirements.

As an Application Analyst you will be :

Aiding in the development of application solution requirements and in the formulation of associated costs.

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.

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 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.

Co-ordinating / providing third line application support as required in line with agreed SLAs 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.

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.

To be successful you will bring a sharp analytical mindset strong problem-solving and a collaborative spirit. Youll play a key role in supporting and enhancing our business-critical applications ensuring they run smoothly and meet evolving user needs. With your technical expertise and keen eye for detail youll help drive continuous improvement deliver impactful solutions and contribute to the success of our digital transformation initiatives.

As a minimum you will demonstrate :

HND or Degree level qualification in a relevant subject.

A recognised Solution Analysis and / or Systems Design qualifications.

Experience in applications development with project management expertise.

Experience of IT systems project delivery.

Maintain high-level awareness of IT Infrastructure developments.

Experience of design modelling and document management tools.

Confident in risk assessment and management.

Bringing a broad understanding of integration requirements across diverse applications portfolio.

A creative approach to issues resolution and risk management.

Strong communications skills to build effective relationships with key stakeholders locally and globally.

Ability to translate potentially vague business problems into application solutions

The ability to prioritise and control multiple streams of work.

Experience with CRM platforms preferably Salesforce.

Experience with GIS preferably ESRI.

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At Scottish Power we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys 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.

Thats why our benefits include :

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday…