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# Applications Specialist - Systems Integrator

- **Company:** Hamilton Barnes
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Salary:** £104,000.0 - £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Applications Architecture, Systems Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbababcf10812d0379a3c12cb202bfd0d6/eaa

## About the Role

* Broad knowledge of applications across core business functions, including:
 * Operations, Production & Maintenance
 * Reporting
 * Control/management systems
 * Solid understanding of deployment and infrastructure models
 * Prior experience as an Applications Lead or Applications Portfolio Manager on large-scale M&A projects
 * Familiarity with varied applications delivery models
 * Experience managing software vendor relationships
 * Strong grasp of IT infrastructure, integration technologies, and system architecture
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a client-first mindset
 * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

## Description

Join a global technology and digital transformation provider delivering data, technology, and IT solutions across more than 50 countries. The organisation supports complex IT, business, and mission-critical operations across multiple sectors.
This company is looking for an experienced Applications Lead to support a major M&A programme, guiding clients through Discovery and into Design and Implementation as they work towards a Day 1 operating state.
Keen to join a company that champions growth and development?
Responsibilities:

 * Lead detailed Discovery activity, progressing into design and implementation phases ahead of Day-1 readiness
 * Assess applications architecture, strategy, and build roadmap
 * Develop an application landscape view and transitional roadmap
 * Identify business-critical applications and set implementation priorities
 * Support system implementation, configuration, and integration workstreams
 * Provide technical guidance to ensure alignment with security and operational standards
 * Deliver training and knowledge transfer to client teams
 * Contribute to continuous improvement and best-practice initiatives


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