> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/325337-senior-it-applications-specialist-12-month-ftc](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/325337-senior-it-applications-specialist-12-month-ftc). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Applications Specialist - 12 Month FTC - **Company:** Northern Trains - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Applications Architecture, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Software, Citrix Systems, Software Deployment, VMware Horizon View, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Vmware - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3442e52d50ec6ecd ## About the Role Do you have experience in VMware?, * Strong experience with Microsoft technologies, Citrix, and VMware Horizon * Experience managing enterprise applications within Azure * Proven background delivering large-scale application change and development * Experience working in a lean IT environment * Degree qualified in IT or a related discipline * Certifications such as MCSE, CCEE, and ITIL Foundation are highly desirable You'll need to be technically sharp, calm under pressure, and able to build solid working relationships across the business. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, improving systems, and getting things done properly first time. In return, you'll be joining a business that keeps the North moving, working on critical systems that genuinely matter to thousands of people every single day. If you're ready to take the lead and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. ## Description We're after a Senior IS Applications Specialist to take the technical lead within our IS Systems Team. This is a proper hands-on senior role where you'll be leading application deployment, supporting business-critical systems, and helping shape the future of Northern's application strategy. You'll work across teams, suppliers, and projects to keep systems running smoothly and make sure our applications are fit for purpose, secure, and delivering for the business. One minute you'll be sorting a high-level support issue, next you'll be leading a major application rollout worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. What you'll be doing: * Leading application deployment and delivery across the business * Designing and developing application solutions that support operational needs * Acting as the senior escalation point for application support * Working closely with IS teams, suppliers, and stakeholders across the business * Supporting application architecture, licensing, and asset management strategy * Driving improvements in performance, reliability, and system availability * Helping maintain Northern's ambitious 99.99% application availability target * Taking part in the on-call rota ## Related Videos - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [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 - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)