Maximo Developer

Serco Group Plc; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global solutions provider in the UK seeks a member for their Asset and Engineering Management team to develop solutions using Maximo Application Suite. The successful candidate will apply their expertise in Maximo configuration and development to enhance functionality and support data-driven decision-making. Candidates should have proven experience in complex engineering environments, strong scripting skills, and knowledge of Agile methodologies. Benefits include flexible working options, career development training, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual leave purchase scheme

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Flexible working options

Free onsite parking

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Asset and Engineering Management with Maximo.
• Strong scripting skills in Java, Python, or Jython.
• Experience in Agile methodologies and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to user stories for agile delivery.
• Maintain strong working relationships with users.
• Align with architectural standards for solutions.

Skills

Maximo configuration

Java

Python

Agile methodologies

Strong communication

Education

IBM Certified Administrator for Maximo Manage v8.x

Tools

IBM OpenShift

MS-SQL

Job description

Overview

As a key member of our Asset and Engineering Management product team, you\'ll play a vital role in developing and delivering solutions using the Maximo Application Suite (MAS 8.0). You\'ll apply your expertise in Maximo configuration, customisation, and development to align the software with evolving business needs, workflows, and asset management practices. This role requires tailoring Maximo to meet the requirements of various departments, including configuring templates, user access controls, maintenance schedules, and custom data fields. You\'ll adapt Maximo over time to enhance functionality, integrate with other systems, and create dashboards or reports that support data-driven decision-making. You\'ll design and build new applications, interfaces, and extensions using Java, JavaScript, and external APIs to extend Maximo\'s capabilities for strategic goals across the business.

Work in close partnership with the Technical Product Owner to ensure solutions effectively meet customer and stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of user stories, supporting a consistent and unified approach to agile delivery.
• Stay up to date with enhancements and advancements within the Maximo Application Suite and related platforms, ensuring the team leverages the latest capabilities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and end users to support effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Follow development best practices and align with architectural standards to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Asset and Engineering Management, with hands-on expertise in configuring and maintaining Maximo Application Suite (v8) within complex engineering environments.
• Strong scripting skills in Java, Python, or Jython, with a solid grasp of the Maximo technical stack, including IBM OpenShift and MS-SQL in an Azure-hosted environment.
• Proficient in key MAS components including Manage, Schedule, and Mobile (essential), with additional exposure to Monitor & Predict (desirable).
• IBM Certified Administrator and Deployment Professional for Maximo Manage v8.x.
• Experienced in Agile methodologies (preferably SCRUM) and effective in cross-functional team environments.
• Skilled in managing third-party delivery partners, including IBM service providers.
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and customer-focused approach.
• Knowledge of Government and MOD environments (desirable), including standards such as JSPs and DCPP.
• Experience with asset IoT and monitoring technologies.

About Serco

At Serco, we unite the right people, technology, and partners to solve some of the world\'s most pressing and complex challenges. From defence and space to healthcare, justice, transport and beyond, our UK operations deliver critical services across government sectors—driven by expertise in service design, programme management, engineering, and more. Serco\'s purpose is to impact a better future.

We bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create innovative solutions that deliver positive impact and address some of the most urgent and complex challenges facing governments globally. Our services are powered by more than 50,000 colleagues working across multiple sectors including defence, space, migration, justice, healthcare, transport, and customer services in four regions: UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible working options.
• Free onsite parking.
• Serco discounts including cinema, Merlin entertainment, online shopping discounts, mobile plans, and leisure centre memberships.
• Health and wellbeing benefits such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs, and more.
• Career development training with options for role-specific training, leadership coaching, formal study, and more.
• A safe and supportive culture and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.