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# Senior IT Engineer

- **Company:** Argyll & Bute Council
- **Location:** Lochgilphead, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £45,641.0 - £49,364.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ASP.NET, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Ajax (Programming Language), Data Systems, Web Development, Monitoring of Systems, Javaserver Pages, Oracle (Applications), SQL Databases, Structured Programming, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6ae48965baea710107afa980/apply

## About the Role

HND in Computing at SCQF Level 8, or an equivalent computer-related qualification, together with significant experience in a relevant IT technical role. You will also need experience of configuring, installing, deploying and supporting applications, working in a customer-focused environment and delivering IT solutions using a recognised project management approach.

You should have strong technical knowledge, good problem-solving and organisational skills, and the ability to produce clear technical documentation, reports, diagrams and user guidance. You should be comfortable working with customers and colleagues, managing competing priorities and communicating technical information clearly.

Experience of SQL, application or web development, structured programming, XML, PHP, JSP, ASP, JavaScript, AJAX or Oracle applications would be beneficial.

You must be able to travel efficiently and effectively between different work locations to meet the operational requirements of the service.

## Description

Senior IT Engineer to join and help to guide our Digital Engagement Services Team. This is a varied role where you will help develop, maintain and support the applications and systems used to deliver customer facing council services. If you enjoy solving technical problems, improving services and working collaboratively with, You will work as part of our Digital Engagement Services Team supporting the Digital Engagement Services Manager.

The role involves working with colleagues across council services, IT teams, customers and external suppliers, with some travel to other work locations within Argyll and Bute and beyond.

You will help develop, maintain and support customer facing applications and integrations, provide support, and design and develop systems to meet business and customer needs. You will also monitor system performance, carry out planned maintenance, resolve technical issues, support customer-facing voice and data systems, complete acceptance testing and maintain clear technical documentation.

You will contribute technical expertise to colleagues in the DEST, projects and service improvements, help manage relationships with third-party suppliers and ensure systems are reliable, secure and easy to use. You will help to set the priorities and direction of the team and your work will help colleagues across the council deliver effective services to customers throughout Argyll and Bute.