Applications Specialist - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking an experienced Applications Lead to guide a major M&A IT programme from Discovery through Design and into Implementation, aiming for Day 1 readiness. The role requires leading architecture assessments, roadmapping, and coordinating cross-functional teams across diverse business functions.

The ideal candidate will manage vendor relationships, ensure security and operational standards, and deliver knowledge transfer to client teams, with a strong

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of applications across core business functions.
• Experience guiding large-scale IT/M&A projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a client-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead Discovery activities and progress to design and implementation phases.
• Assess applications architecture, strategy, and build a roadmap.
• Develop an application landscape view and transitional roadmap.
• Identify critical applications and set implementation priorities.
• Support system implementation, configuration and integration workstreams.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure security and operational standards.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to client teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best-practice initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Discovery & Design

Architecture Assessment

Roadmap Development

Vendor Management

IT Infrastructure

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Keen to join a company that champions growth and development?

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

Skills:

• 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

Contract Details:

• 6-month contract (Outside IR35)
• Location in Glasgow

Salary:

• £400–£500 per day