Senior Maximo Technical Consultant

Employment type: Contract. Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. We are seeking a Senior Maximo Technical Consultant to work across number of key initiatives within our Maximo Application Suite (MAS) environment, including MAS Mobile, meter-based maintenance, MAS 9.0 to 9.2 upgrade readiness, PI/MIF integration, Java customisations, and cloud-hosted MAS platforms. Provide hands-on technical expertise and delivery support across MAS Mobile, meter-based maintenance, PI integration, Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), and MAS upgrade activities. Assess, troubleshoot, and resolve compatibility issues related to Java and Maximo customisations. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps Engineers, Test Analysts, Product Analysts, the Product Owner, and Delivery Manager, to remove technical blockers and support successful delivery outcomes. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation, ensuring effective knowledge transfer throughout the engagement. Requirements Proven hands-on experience delivering technical solutions within IBM Maximo and Maximo Application Suite (MAS) environments. Strong expertise in MAS Mobile, ideally supporting field operations, maintenance, or inventory management use cases. Demonstrable experience working within cloud-hosted MAS environments, preferably on Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO). Experience with meter-based maintenance, PI integration, and the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF). Experience supporting MAS upgrade programmes, particularly MAS 9.0 to MAS 9.2, or similar MAS 9.x upgrade activities. Strong technical knowledge of Java development and Maximo customisation frameworks. Experience with deployment and release processes, including deployment pipelines and DBC scripting for Maximo configuration management. Ability to work independently, quickly understand existing environments, and deliver value with minimal onboarding. Benefits At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary , here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more….. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.