Sword Group

Sword Group based in Aberdeen is looking for an experienced Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join their team. This role encompasses working in challenging environments using leading technology stacks and ensuring high-quality project deliverables. The ideal candidate will have proven experience designing and deploying infrastructure solutions, along with excellent problem-solving skills. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including career development opportunities.

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 have an opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate to join our team as an Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging environments involving a range of industry leading technology stacks. The role takes place during UK core business hours, and is based in Aberdeen city centre. Proven experience designing and deploying a range of modern infrastructure solutions across data and cloud preferably within regulated environments (finance, energy, public sector) Experience working within a project team, with personal responsibility for specific technical deliverables Experience providing high quality design documentation (high level design / low level design / as built design / operational manuals) candidates should be able to evidence their experience across a mix of at least 50% of the following technical skills to be considered Technical skills: Windows and/or Linux server environment build and administration Experience with enterprise datacentre platforms such as Nutanix, VMware, Pure Storage, HPE Synergy, or similar technologies. Design and/or implementing of public cloud infrastructure services on Azure and/or AWS Active Directory & Entra ID identity services deployment and administration Microsoft 365 Intune for endpoint management deployment and administration Microsoft 365 productivity services deployment (Exchange Online / SharePoint Online / Teams etc.) Knowledge of relevant governance standards and frameworks (Azure Well Architected Framework, NCSC Cyber Essentials, CIS Security Benchmarks etc) Virtual Desktop solutions (Cloud or on-premise) Other skills: Excellent technical problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders as required Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams to deliver large or complex multidisciplinary projects Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation as part of project delivery All candidates should be confident in their ability to pass general security vetting procedures such as disclosure checking and a criminal history search Professional Certification Relevant certifications such as Azure Administrator / Architect, AWS Solutions Administrator/Architect, Microsoft Certified Professional, Nutanix Certified Administrator or similar industry recognized accreditations related to the role would be a definite plus At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, 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 are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where 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, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more 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 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 more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

Sword Group is seeking a Desktop Support Engineer based in Shetland to provide top-notch IT and Data Management solutions. The ideal candidate will deliver both remote and on-site support, ensuring timely responses to incidents while collaborating with various IT teams. The role emphasizes a customer service mindset, strong communication skills, and a supportive work environment, including comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation 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. Sword is supporting a key Oil & Gas programme with an oil and gas customer and is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to play a critical role in shaping and assuring application-led solution designs. This is a hands on architecture role focused on applications, integration, and data flows, with an appreciation of the enabling infrastructure landscape (IAM, cloud/hybrid, networking). You'll work within a structured governance environment, ensuring solutions are aligned to architecture principles and ready for delivery into BAU. Application Led Solution Design Define end to end solution architectures across applications, integration, and data layers Translate business requirements into pragmatic, scalable designs Identify retained, new, or transitional applications to support business capabilities Design & Documentation Produce High Level Designs (HLDs) and supporting artefacts Ensure all designs are clear, consistent, and governance ready Maintain documentation aligned to programme standards Infrastructure Awareness Design solutions with awareness of: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Integration approaches Cloud / hybrid hosting models Network and segmentation considerations Collaborate with infrastructure and security specialists Governance & Assurance Engage with the Technical Design Authority (TDA) Support design reviews, queries, and assurance processes Provide feedback on third party or workstream designs Delivery & Transition Ensure architectural intent is maintained through delivery and go live Support cutover, transition, and early life activities Essential Proven experience as a Solutions Architect with a strong applications focus Experience designing end to end solutions across applications, integration, and data Good understanding of underlying infrastructure (non hands on) Experience working within design governance frameworks Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills Desirable Experience in supplier or systems integrator environments Exposure to Day 1 / separation / greenfield programmes Experience in multi vendor or multi tower environments TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification. At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development:We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, 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 are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where 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, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more 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 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 more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

Sword Group is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect in Aberdeen City, UK. This hands-on role involves defining end-to-end solution architectures across applications, data integration, and ensuring governance-aligned designs. The right candidate will have strong experience in application-led solutions, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a solid understanding of infrastructure. Sword offers a competitive salary along with a personalized career development plan, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and access to private health plans.

Sword Group in Bellshill is looking for a motivated L1 Network Support Engineer to join their Network Operations Centre. This full-time position involves providing exceptional support and problem resolution, contributing to customer satisfaction. Successful candidates will gain significant career development opportunities, including training on Cisco technologies and progression within the company. Benefits include personalized career development plans and a competitive salary.

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. This is an opportunity to join an award-winning systems integrator & managed service provider with a state of the art Network Operations Centre in Bellshill, just outside Glasgow. Our services are supported by our secure and dedicated Network Operations Centre facility. A custom-designed secure space; with a best-in-class customer network, monitoring and alerting display; operated by our security cleared engineering team. Having the right people is essential for us to deliver the exceptional levels of service that our clients deserve. Our skilled team are experts in their field with market-leading experience and accreditation levels. Our NOC engineer teams provide a safe, secure and consistent approach to operational activities for customers across a range of sectors and to support ongoing growth and career development we have outstanding opportunities for L1 Network Support Engineers looking to take the next step in their career. You will provide a coordinated, consistent and effective Network Support service, resolving problems and issues in-line with documented procedures. This role represents an outstanding opportunity to develop your career with an organisation that believes in supporting colleagues to achieve their potential. Please note that this role is a full-time staff role based in our state-of-the-art Bellshill Network Operations Centre. Our team deliver support on a 24/7 basis and our colleagues therefore work a 4 days on / 4 days off shift system. Successful candidates will benefit from training and development including: Opportunities to develop your skills across a wide range of Cisco and other products Support to work towards well recognised qualifications, e.g.; Cisco, CCNA Progression into other areas of the business as a Support Engineer, Project Engineer or Consultant To be considered for this opportunity you will be able to demonstrate: Excellent customer facing communication skills and the confidence, enthusiasm and drive required to deliver a first-class experience to our customers Ability to work under pressure within a busy team environment, where no two days are the same, this is key to our success Knowledge of troubleshooting network faults Basic knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto Networks technologies Basic understanding of circuit types such as ADSL & Ethernet Basic understanding of routing and switching CCNA certification would be an advantage but not essential Successful candidates will be required to pass baseline security checks, NPPV3 and SC clearances. At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, 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 pass every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where 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 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.

About the role: Working as an Information Management Analyst, you will support a key client by enabling effective access, governance, and use of information across the organisation. You'll play a pivotal role within the Information Management team, collaborating with project teams, operations, and digital specialists to embed standardised, compliant, and efficient ways of working. Acting as a focal point between delivery teams and Risk & Assurance, you will help ensure information is managed effectively across its lifecycle. This role combines operational delivery, governance, and digital enablement - supporting enterprise document management platforms, improving data quality, and enhancing how information is accessed, structured, and used to support decision-making. As the Information Management Analyst, you will: Provide operational support for enterprise document management systems (e.g. Assai, Controlled Library, SharePoint-based platforms) Support document control practices including metadata, lifecycle management, and compliance Assist with migrations from legacy systems and shared drives into approved enterprise platforms Identify and remediate duplicate, obsolete, or non-compliant content Apply and reinforce Information Management standards, governance, and procedures Support audits, reporting, and health checks of IM practices Act as a point of contact for IM queries, providing guidance and user support Support training delivery, user guides, and adoption activities to drive engagement Contribute to IMaaS delivery activities, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives Experience in Information Management, Document Control (ideally Assai), or Digital Operations roles Understanding of document management principles and information governance Experience supporting enterprise digital platforms (e.g. EDMS, SharePoint, Microsoft 365) Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities within a service-based environment Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience working with sensitive data within GDPR frameworks Desirable: Experience with Assai, Renewables Controlled Library, or similar EDMS platforms Knowledge of ISO 19650 standards Experience within renewables, engineering, or asset-based environments Experience supporting system rollouts, enhancements, or data/content migrations Understanding of information risk, audit, or regulatory environments Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, 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, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where 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, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more . 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 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.

A leading information management company in Scotland is seeking an Information Management Analyst to enhance governance and access of information. The role involves operational support for document management systems and compliance practices. Key responsibilities include providing guidance on information management queries and supporting data migrations. Ideal candidates will have experience with digital platforms like Assai and SharePoint, showcasing strong communication and organizational skills. The company values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Sword Group is seeking a SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Architect to design and govern modern digital workplace platforms aimed at enhancing enterprise collaboration. This role involves architectural leadership and hands-on oversight of SharePoint and Microsoft 365 solutions. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in architecting Microsoft 365 environments and be adept at working closely with stakeholders to ensure successful implementations. A fantastic benefits package and opportunities for career growth are also provided.

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. About the role: As the SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Architect, you will design, shape, and govern modern digital workplace platforms that enable secure collaboration, effective information management, and scalable enterprise growth. You will take ownership of the architectural direction of SharePoint Online and the wider Microsoft 365 ecosystem, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with long term business and information management strategies. This role combines architectural leadership, stakeholder engagement, governance design, and hands on oversight of platform configuration. As the SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Architect, you will: Design and architect SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 solutions to support enterprise collaboration, content management, and workflow automation. Lead migration initiatives from legacy platforms into SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365, ensuring minimal disruption and strong user adoption. Develop and implement governance frameworks covering permissions, data classification, retention, compliance, and lifecycle management. Integrate Microsoft 365 services including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Power Platform to streamline and modernise business processes. Partner with senior stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable architectural solutions. Lead transformation initiatives aligned to recognised change management best practice, planning milestones, communication, and adoption strategies. Deliver training and adoption sessions to drive engagement and digital literacy across teams. Configure and oversee SharePoint hubs, site architecture, templates, and modern web parts. Provide technical leadership and guidance on M365 architecture, governance, security, and scalability. Monitor platform usage, adoption metrics, and performance analytics to continuously improve digital workplace effectiveness. Stay current with Microsoft roadmap developments and emerging technologies to guide innovation and future strategy. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and internal security standards. Troubleshoot and resolve complex SharePoint and Microsoft 365 issues. We're looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 professional who is confident operating at an architectural level while remaining close enough to delivery to ensure solutions are implemented effectively. You'll bring many of the following: Proven experience architecting and managing SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 environments in complex or enterprise settings. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Power Platform. Expertise in information architecture, metadata design, and content lifecycle management. Experience designing governance and compliance frameworks within Microsoft 365. Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft 365 security & compliance capabilities. Experience leading migration and transformation initiatives. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. Experience supporting cross-functional programmes and working in collaborative delivery environments. At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, 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, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where 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, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more . 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 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 more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

Sword Group in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Test Analyst to support the delivery of a digital programme with a focus on Dynamics 365 and PowerApps solutions. The role involves planning and executing test cycles, ensuring high-quality system delivery through structured testing practices. Candidates should have experience testing Microsoft Dynamics and a solid understanding of QA methodologies. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Sword Group is seeking a Data Engineer to develop scalable data pipelines and solutions using Azure Data Services including Power BI and Fabric. This role involves transforming complex data sources into effective solutions and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data governance, data transformation techniques, and experience with client consultations. Benefits include a flexible working environment and a personalized career development plan.

Sword Group in Aberdeen is seeking a Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst to support the security team. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 27001 and GDPR while managing risks across various projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in risk assessments, compliance activities, and have excellent problem-solving abilities. Sword Group values diversity and offers personalized career development opportunities.

Sword Group is seeking an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 professional in Glasgow to design high-quality solutions within a large-scale transformation programme. You will ensure Dynamics 365 is leveraged efficiently, focusing on scalable and user-friendly solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in CRM solutions, knowledge of Microsoft best practices, and excellent documentation skills. Benefits include competitive salary, personalized career development, and flexible working arrangements.

Sword Group is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer to fortify our security team in Aberdeen City, Scotland. You will implement and enhance Microsoft's security technologies while reporting to the CISO and collaborating with IT professionals. This hands-on mid-level role emphasizes monitoring, detection, and response, offering a great opportunity for career growth. With responsibilities spanning security operations, vulnerability management, and incident response, we seek an individual with a positive can-do attitude, proactive nature, and strong technical skills. If you're eager to tackle security challenges and advance your career, we want to hear from you.

Sword Group in Glasgow is seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures that drive business value. Responsibilities include defining target state data architecture and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in data modeling and governance, with strong communication skills. Sword offers a supportive environment with customized career development plans, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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're looking for an experienced Programme Manager (Applications) to play a key role in delivering strategic change across an IS Products portfolio. Working closely with the IS Global Projects Senior Manager and Programme Director, you'll be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of projects and initiatives within the products space, ensuring alignment with wider IS strategic objectives. You'll provide strong programme leadership, coordinating resources, prioritising initiatives, and overseeing delivery to ensure maximum value and benefits are realised. This is an influential role, suited to someone who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and is passionate about optimising delivery, governance, and outcomes across a diverse applications portfolio. Proven, recent experience delivering products based or application focused projects, ideally within a complex technology environment Significant experience managing multiple projects within a large, technology-enabled business programme Demonstrated ability to lead and manage project managers and large, cross functional technology teams Strong programme leadership skills, with the ability to set clear objectives, motivate teams, and maintain alignment with IS and business strategy Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to articulate and champion programme goals to senior stakeholders and technical leadership Solid business and commercial acumen, including understanding of industry trends, innovation, and how digital solutions drive business value Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflict in environments with competing priorities and limited resources Strong project planning, delivery, and execution skills, with experience delivering against financial and resource constraints A demonstrable track record using reporting and governance tools to monitor delivery and analyse programme performance Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including both Waterfall and Agile approaches Oil & Gas sector experience is highly desirable, preferably within an Operator environment or large global service organisation Relevant project or programme management qualifications, such as PMI / PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, and/or Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to aCompetitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development:We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, 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, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where 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, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more . 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 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 more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams, and extensive domain expertise to create robust technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. Our mission is fueled by a passion for technology as a means to solve complex business problems and achieve our clients' objectives. About the role This Data Engineer role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a good understanding and working knowledge of designing and building robust data pipelines, integrating complex data sources, and developing solutions using Azure Data Services, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Purview. As an experienced Data Engineer, you will handle more advanced engineering tasks, drive improvements to existing pipelines, and contribute to the design of scalable, high quality data architectures. You'll collaborate directly with clients and cross-functional teams, translating real business needs into effective data solutions while beginning to support and mentor junior engineers. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow toward senior level responsibilities, gain exposure to architectural thinking, and work with cutting edge technologies, including Microsoft Foundry as part of emerging AI driven capabilities. Candidates should apply if they're looking for a role that blends hands on engineering, problem solving, continuous learning, and meaningful contribution to client outcomes within a high performing Data & AI business unit. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high performing data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric Pipelines, or Databricks Integrate data from multiple systems into Azure Data Lake Storage or OneLake, ensuring consistency, reliability, and performance Develop and maintain ELT/ETL processes using Azure-native tools and Fabric capabilities, optimising for cost and performance Build and maintain Microsoft Fabric artefacts including lakehouses, warehouses, notebooks, dataflows, and semantic models Perform advanced data transformations using SQL, Python, Spark, or Fabric Data Engineering experiences to prepare data for analytics and reporting Manage and optimise data models used by Power BI, ensuring good performance, relationships, quality, and reusability Support enterprise BI development by preparing datasets, semantic models, and reusable components within Power BI and Fabric Apply data governance and security best practices by implementing Purview classification, lineage, access controls, and policies Conduct data quality checks, data validation routines, and issue resolution to ensure trustworthy and reliable datasets Work closely with cross-functional teams (data architects, analysts, data scientists, product teams) to understand requirements and translate them into robust data solutions Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to clarify data needs, communicate progress, and explain technical concepts in a clear, accessible way Take ownership of more complex engineering tasks and assist senior engineers with solution components requiring deeper technical insight Mentor junior engineers by providing guidance, performing code reviews, and sharing best practices in engineering standards and Azure environments Contribute to CI/CD processes, version control practices, and automated deployment pipelines for data solutions Support the creation of documentation for pipelines, datasets, data models, and solution designs Troubleshoot pipeline failures, performance issues, and data inconsistencies, ensuring the stability and reliability of production workloads Stay current with emerging tools and capabilities across Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Purview, and Microsoft Foundry Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, scalability, or maintainability across existing pipelines and solutions Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, best practice development, and engineering accelerators or templates Qualifications Deep understanding of Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric, Power BI and Databricks Experience in Fabric/data architecture Experience in Fabric/data migrations Understanding of the requirements of stringent data governance Ability to consult with clients Proven experience of mentoring teams Experience of advanced data transformations using SQL, Python, Spark, or Fabric Data Engineering experiences to prepare data for analytics and reporting Benefits Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, 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, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where 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. EEO and Accessibility 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 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 more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams, and extensive domain expertise to create robust technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. Our mission is fueled by a passion for technology as a means to solve complex business problems and achieve our clients' objectives. About the role: This is a pivotal role at a time of significant evolution for Sword and transformation change for our customers. As theorganisationcontinues to strengthen and scale its Data, Analytics, AI and Automation capabilities, you will play a critical role in shaping, directing, and delivering large scale change and adoption and the front line of our customer's workforce. Join Sword Group as an Adoption Consultant and become a key player in shaping and supporting our enterprise customers improve their digital maturity and adopt modern ways of working. Your expertise will ensure that our customers have a user centred approach to change and will directly influence the efficiency and success of our projects across the Energy, Public, and Finance sectors through enthusiastic adoption of new ways of working. Your role goes beyond training and communications, you'll empower teams by taking them on a journey to behavioural change, digital maturity, collaboration and innovation. Your attention to detail and proactive mindset will drive productivity improvement, optimise working practices and a more collaborative and inclusive working culture. By fostering a culture of collaboration, self improvement, innovation, and effectiveness, you will play a vital role in ensuring project success and value add digital transformation. Here's what the role looks like: The role involves a mix of strategic planning, communication, training, and hands on support to ensure that new systems and processes are effectively adopted within an organization. An Adoption Consultant is responsible for several key activities: Business Discovery: Conducting readiness assessments, gathering working practices and requirements, and planning the transformation journey Executive Engagement: Engaging with executives to ensure alignment and support for the adoption initiatives Change Management: Creating change and adoption collateral, developing and delivering communication plans and campaigns, and providing knowledge transfer to change agents Training and Support: Delivering training content, organizing events, and supporting the adoption of new ways of working Collaboration: Working closely with business personnel to ensure successful adoption and achieving business value success measures. Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools and capabilities Excellent knowledge of Generative and Agentic AI such as Copilot Training experience on Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office Suite of tools. PROSCI ADKAR Certification or experience Classroom Training and Webinar Training design and delivery experience Excellent written communication and presentation skills User Experience Design experience preferable At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, 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, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where 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 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 more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.