IT Engineer - Business Application Support (IT Operations), Carpenter House, Perth

Main Purpose of the Role

Shape the Future of Digital Services at Perth & Kinross Council

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

IT Engineer – Business Application Support (IT Operations) - PKC14130
£42,721 - £46,944
Carpenter House, Perth

You’ll become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking service that is central to the Council’s digital transformation.

We foster a flexible and inclusive environment where individuality is valued, and professional development is encouraged.

Flexible working options are available—whether you prefer working from home, a hybrid setup, or being office-based.  However, you should be prepared to work onsite at our Perth headquarters or other council locations as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the full lifecycle of business applications, including design, implementation, upgrades, patching, and decommissioning, aligned with technical standards.
• Contribute to procurement and renewal processes, providing technical input and helping define and refine application requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, covering system diagrams, troubleshooting, upgrade procedures, best practices, and disaster recovery plans.
• Identify and address security vulnerabilities, ensuring business applications comply with security policies and supporting incident investigations.
• Provide technical support for SQL Server and Oracle databases, including licensing, performance tuning, and ongoing maintenance.
• Collaborate across teams, maintaining accurate asset configurations and contributing to lifecycle planning and risk assessments.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an engineer who is:

• Qualified or experienced : Holds an HND or higher in a relevant field or demonstrates substantial hands-on IT experience.
• Security-aware : Understands security frameworks and compliance standards and applies them effectively.
• A strong communicator : Able to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Organised and self-motivated : Can manage multiple priorities, plan effectively, and deliver structured outcomes.
• Collaborative and professional : Works well in multidisciplinary teams, engaging stakeholders with professionalism and confidence.
• A Project Manager : Demonstrates the ability to lead or contribute to complex projects using project management principles.
• Technically curious : Embraces challenges and supports innovation across the organisation.

Additional Information

• You’ll be based at Carpenter House, Perth, with an option to work from home depending on service requirement.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you :

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working , Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave , time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “ How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us ”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Cammie Watson on Show phone number or at View email address on myjobscotland.gov.uk to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses.  One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on Show phone number or  View email address on myjobscotland.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.