Sword Group

QA Engineer

• Prepare and execute test cases, scripts and scenarios based on business requirements and system workflows.
• Carry out functional, non-functional, regression and integration testing across multiple environments.
• Validate PowerOn ADMS workflows, data flows and associated OT/IT integrations.
• Document test outcomes clearly and provide accurate defect logging and updates through to resolution.
• Support the development and maintenance of traceability from requirements through to test execution.
• Work with operational SMEs to ensure scenarios reflect real operational use cases.
• Contribute to test reports, progress updates and readiness assessments.
• Support operational acceptance and go-live activities where required.
• Participate in continuous improvement of testing practices and documentation.

Test Analyst – OT Systems

Business Analyst

• Lead discovery activities, including requirements elicitation, process mapping and stakeholder interviews.
• Document functional and non-functional requirements and ensure traceability throughout delivery.
• Facilitate workshops to define scope, clarify priorities and resolve ambiguity.
• Produce As-Is and To-Be process maps, workflow diagrams and data flow documentation.
• Support user story creation, acceptance criteria and backlog refinement.
• Collaborate closely with Solution Architects, SMEs and delivery teams to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Identify opportunities, risks, constraints and dependencies across business processes and systems.
• Support development of test planning, UAT scenarios and readiness activities.
• Contribute to structured documentation, reporting and project governance artefacts.

Senior Business Analyst – OT, CNI

Solutions Engineer

• - Assess technical feasibility of proposed solutions, ensuring alignment with PowerOn ADMS capabilities, data structures, workflows and integration patterns.
• - Analyse dependencies across OT and IT systems, evaluate constraints and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to guide design decisions.
• - Develop high-level solution options, architecture diagrams and technical artefacts required for governance and assurance.
• - Support the definition of integration approaches and interface specifications, advising on performance, resilience, scalability and non-functional requirements.
• - Work closely with Business Analysts to translate requirements into architecture-aligned designs and engage with SMEs to validate assumptions.
• - Contribute to design reviews, steer risk identification early in the lifecycle and ensure that documentation is complete, clear and compliant.

Solution Architect – PowerOn ADMS, OT, CNI

Project Manager

• - Drive end-to-end project delivery, ensuring scope, requirements, risks and dependencies are clearly defined and managed.
• - Lead planning activities, oversee budgets and resource allocation, maintain delivery schedules and ensure reporting is accurate and aligned to governance expectations.
• - Engage with a wide range of stakeholders across business, operational and technical teams to ensure alignment and decision clarity.
• - Ensure risks, issues and change controls are identified early, managed effectively and communicated transparently.
• - Establish strong working relationships with SMEs, Solution Architects, BAs and other delivery partners, ensuring that deliverables meet regulatory, cyber security and operational standards.
• - Foster a disciplined and proactive delivery culture, providing regular updates to senior stakeholders and supporting readiness activities for deployment and transition into BAU.

Project Manager – OT, CNI

Analyst

• - Provide day-to-day support across planning, scheduling, reporting and governance activities.
• - You will maintain project documentation, track milestones and dependencies, and support the management of risks, issues and change controls.
• - Ensure project artefacts are kept up to date, provide consolidated reporting to stakeholders and help drive adherence to delivery frameworks and standards.
• - Assist with financial tracking, resource forecasting and RAID processes, and work closely with project teams to ensure information is accurate and aligned.
• - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO function to strengthen delivery discipline and consistency.

PMO Analyst

• Work closely with delivery teams to understand upcoming changes, translating them into clear communications, training materials and end-user guidance.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement, ensuring groups are identified, informed and supported throughout the change lifecycle.
• Contribute to impact assessments, readiness checklists and transition plans, helping ensure that operational teams are prepared for go-live and post-implementation phases.
• Support the coordination of training sessions and the development of BAU documentation, working with SMEs to validate content and process updates.
• Reinforce governance processes and provide structured updates to stakeholders regarding progress, risks and outstanding actions.

Change Analyst – OT, CNI

Network Engineer

• Provide support to clients for technical incidents
• Diagnose and resolve network and security-related issues
• Manage change control and risk assessments across managed service environments
• Implement infrastructure changes and upgrades with precision and minimal disruption
• Maintain and improve technical documentation, policies, and procedures
• Manage vendor escalations and technical case handling
• Perform regular maintenance and patching of network and security systems
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge

Platform Engineer

• Support and enhance Power Platform solutions (Canvas Apps, Power Automate flows).
• Design, build, and implement new Power Platform solutions from scratch.
• Refactor and operationalise business-built apps to align with best practices.
• Migrate documents and metadata using Sharegate.
• Integrate Power Platform solutions with SharePoint and Microsoft Dataverse.
• Embed governance and administration best practices across environments.
• Support Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for Power Platform solutions.
• Configure and manage deployment pipelines in Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with Power BI Developers to embed analytics into apps.
• Prepare technical documentation and deliver solution handovers.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the team.
• Undertake SharePoint administration duties as required.
• Work collaboratively to build team knowledge and understanding of solutions.
• Engage stakeholders to gather technical requirements and architect solutions.

Power Platform Developer

• Lead discovery and documentation of existing IT services, infrastructure, and support models
• Validate service inventories and operational processes with technical and business stakeholders
• Assess organisational and technical readiness for transition to managed services and develop readiness plans
• Coordinate change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption and minimal disruption
• Manage execution activities including knowledge transfer, provider onboarding, and cutover planning
• Ensure continuity of service and successful handover to operational teams
• Oversee early life support and monitor service performance post-transition
• Develop and manage detailed transition and transformation plans including timelines, budgets, and resources
• Define and implement transition governance, risk management, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs and conduct post-transition reviews for continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with ITIL and relevant frameworks

Project Manager, IT Transition

Application Engineer

• 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 looking for an applications engineer with experience of supporting energy sector or similar application portfolios. Experience of supporting a diverse portfolio of applications, including Real-Time asset information systems (primarily AVEVA PI).

Application Support Engineer, Aveva PI System

• 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 looking for an applications engineer with experience of supporting energy sector or similar application portfolios. Experience of supporting a diverse portfolio of applications, primarily Hydrogrid or similar.
• Location Scotland.

Technical Application Analyst

Technical Project Manager

• Our IT Services team apply deep expertise and innovative solutions to help solve challenges for our customers. The IT Project Manager is responsible for delivering overall project objectives and specific team deliverables, by the planning of project activities and executing assigned tasks/work within the expected quality standards, to ensure the project is a success.
• This role can be full-time on-site or hybrid split between home and on-site. Ideally based in or a commutable distance of Aberdeen.
• Manage a portfolio of projects ranging in size and complexity, and ensuring projects are delivered in scope, on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedule and work plans.
• Assemble, plan, and lead technical teams to deliver the project objectives.
• Track project progress and costs, and proactively manage any changes via a controlled Change management process.
• Create and maintain project documentation to track actions, risks, and issues.
• Provide project reporting, both internal and external.
• Planning and managing service changes and service go-lives.
• Conducting regular reviews during project and service transition with customers and key stakeholders / senior management.

Senior IT Project Manager

Engineer

• We are recruiting a Dynamics 365 Engineer to support a major programme within the renewables and energy networks sector.
• This is a hands-on technical role focused on backend configuration and customisation within Microsoft Dynamics 365. You will work closely with business stakeholders and product owners, translating user stories into functional solutions that enhance system performance and user experience.
• This contract is offered on an initial 3-month basis, with a focus on delivering a key project milestone.
• As a Dynamics 365 Engineer, you will:
• Configure and customise backend components of Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Implement new dropdowns, fields, and form logic aligned with business requirements.
• Translate user stories and functional specifications into technical deliverables.
• Maintain and enhance existing D365 modules to improve performance and usability.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business needs.

Dynamics 365 Engineer

Security Engineer

• Act as primary point of contact for customers on OT security projects
• Lead consultancy engagements and oversee project delivery
• Design and manage site surveys to identify OT systems and assess vulnerabilities
• Lead risk assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation efforts
• Develop and implement OT security policies, standards, and procedures
• Manage audits, gap analyses, and third‑party supplier engagements
• Advise customers on best practices to ensure safe, continuous production operations
• Line manage and develop OT Consultants and Engineers
• Work alongside project managers to ensure budgets, timescales, and deliverables are met
• Present findings, recommendations, and roadmaps to technical and executive stakeholders

Operational Technology Security Consultant

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, from design through to implementation, while maintaining clear and effective communication throughout
• Take full ownership of technical issues, ensuring thorough diagnosis and resolution
• Deliver project engineering services, including (but not limited to) low-level design, implementation, and consultancy
• Provide expert-level support to clients and serve as an internal escalation point for complex support incidents
• Troubleshoot and resolve network and security-related issues with precision and efficiency
• Mentor and support the development of other team members

Consulting Engineer, IT Networks

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse data and deliver insightful solutions to enhance decision-making processes and support smooth project delivery
• Facilitate service design and gather requirements
• Handle project kick-off and close-out activities
• Conduct gap analysis and ensure all requirements are fulfilled
• Review and generate pertinent documentation
• Analyse data to produce insightful reports that aid strategic decision-making
• Dissect complex issues and convert them into actionable deliverables, including solutions and services
• Engage with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to define and agree reporting and analytics requirements, and provide guidance to the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify needs and set objectives
• Join an Energy sector team within an Oil & Gas Operator environment and work within Sword's technical and domain-focused teams

Architect

• Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance sectors, driving transformational change.
• Take strategic direction set at enterprise level and turn it into practical, tangible outcomes.
• Shape how services are defined, governed and delivered so they are resilient, scalable and aligned to business and customer needs.
• Work closely with programme teams, service owners and technical leads to create models, definitions and frameworks embedding service management.
• Document and define end-to-end services, creating clarity for teams to operate consistently and confidently.
• Translate enterprise vision into service models balancing governance with flexibility.
• Provide structure and assurance that services meet performance, compliance and customer expectations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and ensure service design evolves with organisational change.
• This contract is offered on an initial 6–12 month basis, with strong potential for extension.

Service Architect

IT Support

• Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.
• Senior, board-facing Enterprise Architect role shaping the UK's energy grid strategy across a high-profile joint venture.
• Present enterprise architecture vision and service strategies to senior leaders and board members; align architecture and strategy for resilient, scalable, customer-focused energy systems.
• Lead enterprise-level architecture, define service design principles, drive future-state operating models, establish governance, and advise leadership on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Contract role initially 6–12 months with strong potential for extension.