Applications Consultant

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

We are seeking an experienced senior Applications Consultant to provide expert advice and hands‑on support for the discovery, design, implementation, and optimisation of critical IT Applications within the Energy sector. The role involves working closely with our customers to understand their operational needs and deliver tailored solutions that enhance performance and reliability, making a true difference.

• Assess applications architecture, strategy and build roadmap
• Create an application landscape and an application transitional road map
• Be able to identify critical applications and make necessary priority
• Support system implementation, configuration, and integration projects
• Provide technical expertise to ensure compliance with security and operational standards
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to client teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives & best practice development

• Knowledge and full understanding of a wide range of applications attributable across all areas of O&G, including konfade but not limited to:
  Operations, Production & Maintenance, Engineering, HSEQ, subsea/wells, metering and cost control/management applications
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• Understand deployment and infrastructure models
• Previous roles as applications lead or applications portfolio helicopter er manager
• Understand different applications delivery models
• Experience with software vendors management
• Excellent understanding of IT infrastructure, integration technologies, and system architecture
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a client‑focused approach
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Personalised dessevelopment:
  We create a developmental plan customized to your goals and prospects, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
• Flexible working:
  Flexible work arrangements to support your work‑life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however we are keen to discuss your individual preferences and make it work when we can.
• A Fantastic Benefits Package:
  This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family‑friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well‑being, and insurance schemes.

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience.

We embrace diversity in all all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process and more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.