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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Technical Specialist - **Company:** SSE plc - **Location:** Perth, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £64,085.0 - £76,581.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Systems, Data Integration, Data Visualization, Operational Data Store, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Data Ingestion, System Availability, Real Time Data, Data Management - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e6569c927c6bae6e ## About the Role * Real-world experience supporting or working with real-time data platforms such as AVEVA PI, or similar technologies * Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in a structured way * An understanding of data integration (making best use of PI APIs and SDK), data flows, and how operational data is used within a business * Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues, adapting your approach to different audiences * A collaborative mindset, with openness to new ideas and different perspectives that can improve outcomes for the team and the wider business ## Description This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping how real-time and operational data is captured, managed and used to drive critical decision-making. Working with technologies such as AVEVA PI, PI AF and PI Vision, you will support the full data lifecycle from data ingestion and historian services through to asset modelling, visualisation and insight generation. You will help ensure platforms are reliable, secure and scalable, while enabling teams to access trusted, timely data. You will also contribute to how data is structured and contextualised through asset frameworks, making it easier for users to understand performance and trends across complex systems. Alongside this, you will support integrations with wider business systems, helping to connect operational technology with enterprise data platforms and unlock greater value. You will join a forward-thinking, collaborative technical team where your ideas and perspectives are genuinely valued. There is real scope to influence how solutions are designed and delivered, introduce improvements in monitoring, data quality and automation, and enhance how real-time insights are used across the organisation. This role offers the chance to deepen your expertise across data platforms, integrations and modern analytics, while working on meaningful problems with visible impact. You will * Support and maintain the Transmission real-time data platform, ensuring high availability and performance for business users * Work with stakeholders to understand data needs and help design dashboards, visualisations and insights that support decision-making * Investigate and resolve system issues, taking a proactive approach to monitoring and continuous improvement * Contribute to system upgrades, integrations and enhancements to keep the platform modern and efficient * Share knowledge and support colleagues, helping to build a strong, inclusive and collaborative team culture ## Related Videos - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [When React Meets Reality: Building a Real-Time Control Room for Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2091-when-react-meets-reality-building-a-real-time-control-room-for-autonomous-vehicles) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [Leveraging Server-Sent Events (SSE) for Efficient Data Streaming in UI Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/905-leveraging-server-sent-events-sse-for-efficient-data-streaming-in-ui-development) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)