Senior DevOps Engineer
* Job Number: 557998
* Closing at: Apr 23 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Reading / Forbury Place / Penner Road
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
SSEN’s IT Network Solutions team is seeking a Technical Support Specialist to provide operational support for the GE Vernova Electric Office product suite and other engineering applications such as PowerFactory. You will ensure the reliability, performance and security of these critical systems, delivering high‑quality support to engineering and operational users. The role combines hands‑on application administration, incident/problem resolution, minor enhancements, and a strong focus on automating routine support activities.
You will
* Lead operational support for Network Solutions applications using ServiceNow and DevOps workflows, including user engagement, incident triage, fault diagnosis and resolution.
* Operate within SSEN’s service delivery framework, ensuring effective incident, problem and request management.
* Automate manual support tasks through scripting, dashboards and monitoring tools (e.g., Kibana) to improve service efficiency and reliability.
* Maintain the reliability, security and performance of Network Solutions application services.
* Perform system administration tasks to ensure the health, stability and continuous operation of the Electric Office and related services.
You have
* Experience with GE Vernova Electric Office from a user, support, administration or development perspective. (Optional) Experience with PowerFactory in a similar capacity.
* Familiarity with agile and DevOps methodologies. Experience working with Kubernetes, ideally within Azure.
* Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell.
* Experience with programming languages such as Smallworld Magik, Python or C#. Understanding of CI/CD principles and hands‑on experience with tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
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
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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