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Senior Application Operations Engineer

Scottish Government
Glasgow, GBR
Full-time
Senior · 3+ years experience
Hybrid
£3,000
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Qualifications

  • Success Profiles We use an assessment framework called ‘Success Profiles’ which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about the framework here. For this post, the following Success Profile elements will be assessed: Experience
  • Demonstrable experience of configuring, supporting and maintaining applications and platforms within a complex enterprise environment. This must include hands-on experience carrying out complex incident and root cause investigations and taking ownership of incidents through to resolution.
  • The post holder should have proven analytical, planning, organizational and project management skills, including the ability to balance competing and shifting priorities to meet tight deadlines. Ability to work on own initiative and without close supervision.
  • Behaviours
  • Communicating and Influencing (Level 3)
  • Leadership (Level 3)
  • You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here.
  • Technical / Professional Skills
  • This role is aligned to Senior Application Operations Engineer within the Government Digital and Data Profession.
  • Please review the following to understand the skill expectations: Application Operations Engineer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework
  • These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will not be assessed at application stage.
  • How to Apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the Experience and Behaviours listed in the Success Profiles above. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the CV and Supporting Statement on the first Experience criteria. Candidates who pass the initial sift will have their applications fully assessed. Please note: there may be a telephone interview prior to the final interview stage. Successful candidates will be invited to an interview which will assess the Experience and Behaviours noted above, and a technical assessment comprising a 10 minute presentation which will assess the Technical Skills. Candidates who pass the sift and are invited to the Interview and Technical Assessment stage will receive a Technical Assessment Candidate Pack, which will outline the skills to be assessed and the assessment methods to be used. We aim to provide feedback on request. However, if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide specific feedback on your application. We will provide feedback on request to candidates who attend an interview/assessment. Expected Timeline (subject to change) Sift – week commencing 16th November 2026 Interview – week commencing 30th November 2026 Location – In Person in either Dundee or Glasgow Reserve List In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available, a reserve list will be kept for up to 12 months.
  • About Us Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. Find more about us here.
  • We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
  • As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. GDD Pay Supplement This post is part of the Government Digital and Data (GDD) profession and currently attracts a £3,000 annual GDD pay supplement, which is paid monthly. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly. Working Pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options, depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location, which will be either Glasgow or Dundee. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Security Checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
  • You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide. Equality Statement Social Security Scotland are committed to equality and inclusion, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Right to Work in the UK Social Security Scotland is an approved sponsor under the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Please note that UK immigration guidance, including skill and salary thresholds and eligible occupations, is reviewed regularly and subject to change. If you require visa sponsorship, you should check the latest criteria to confirm whether this role meets current requirements before applying. You can find further advice at Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Further Information Social Security Scotland’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition - Recruitment - Civil Service Commission If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, you can make a complaint, by contacting Social Security Scotland at [email protected] in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner. The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade. Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form, please contact the Resourcing Team via [email protected] Apply before 23:55 pm on 16th November 2026 Contact Name - Resourcing Team Contact Email - [email protected]
  • Success Profiles
  • We use an assessment framework called ‘Success Profiles’ which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about the framework here.
  • For this post, the following Success Profile elements will be assessed
  • How to Apply
  • Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the Experience and Behaviours listed in the Success Profiles above.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
  • Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
  • Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the CV and Supporting Statement on the first Experience criteria. Candidates who pass the initial sift will have their applications fully assessed.
  • Please note: there may be a telephone interview prior to the final interview stage.
  • Successful candidates will be invited to an interview which will assess the Experience and Behaviours noted above, and a technical assessment comprising a 10 minute presentation which will assess the Technical Skills.
  • Candidates who pass the sift and are invited to the Interview and Technical Assessment stage will receive a Technical Assessment Candidate Pack, which will outline the skills to be assessed and the assessment methods to be used.
  • We aim to provide feedback on request. However, if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide specific feedback on your application. We will provide feedback on request to candidates who attend an interview/assessment.
  • Expected Timeline (subject to change)
  • Sift – week commencing 16th November 2026
  • Interview – week commencing 30th November 2026
  • Location – In Person in either Dundee or Glasgow
  • Reserve List
  • In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available, a reserve list will be kept for up to 12 months.

Responsibilities

  • Manage application services and components to ensure they meet business requirements, service levels and performance targets.
  • Assess, document and implement change requests, evaluating impacts and ensuring effective change management.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, contributing to the design and delivery of optimisation initiatives.
  • Diagnose, prioritise and resolve incidents, taking ownership through to resolution, mitigation or handover.
  • Investigate recurring issues, monitor trends and implement preventative measures to reduce future incidents.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists and stakeholders to determine and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Translate technical and business requirements into practical, scalable frameworks and solutions.
  • Utilise management systems (such as JIRA), monitoring tools (such as Kibana) and logical data models to investigate issues, analyse performance and produce reports.
  • Install, configure, maintain and reconfigure application platforms and related technologies.
  • Monitor, optimise and forecast application performance, capacity and resource requirements.
  • Understand core technical concepts related to this role and apply them with guidance
  • Review requirements and specifications, define test conditions, identify risks, and analyse and report testing outcomes.
  • Engage users and stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct user-focused research, and use qualitative and quantitative insights to deliver user-centred outcomes.

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