Please note: We are looking for someone to start in this position from January 2027
The Role
The Maximo Developer will provide technical development, configuration and support for the organisation's IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS – Manage) platform, ensuring it effectively supports railway asset management, maintenance delivery, safety, compliance and performance reporting.
Role responsibilities
- Provide BAU 2nd/3rd line support for MAS by diagnosing and resolving incidents, data issues, workflow failures and performance problems to ensure the system remains stable, reliable and fully operational for users.
- Design, configure and develop MAS solutions by using Application Designer, Database Configuration, Security Groups, Workflow Designer and Automation Scripts (Python) to deliver robust, maintainable solutions that meet business and operational needs.
- Deliver project‑related MAS work by implementing new functionality, supporting process re‑engineering, and carrying out MAS upgrades and platform changes to enhance system capability and ensure MAS evolves in line with organisational requirements.
- Develop and support system integrations by using Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), APIs and messaging patterns to build and maintain interfaces, to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability across systems.
- Support key railway operational processes by enabling and maintaining processes such as safety‑critical maintenance, defect/fault management, planned and cyclic maintenance, and linear asset management to o ensure MAS supports safe, compliant and efficient railway operations.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation by creating and updating technical designs, configuration documents, test evidence and release notes, to provide traceability, support governance and enable consistent technical delivery.
- Support testing and deployment activities by assisting with system testing, UAT, deployment tasks and post‑implementation support to ensure changes are delivered smoothly and function correctly in production.
- Work closely with functional leads by collaborating to improve data quality, usability and system performance to ensure MAS continues to meet operational needs and delivers value to users.
- Identify opportunities for improvement by analysing processes, highlight inefficiencies and propose simplifications or automation to reduce manual effort, improve reliability and enhance user experience.
- Take accountability for the technical quality and stability of MAS solutions by applying best practices, following design standards and ensuring solutions are supportable to maintain a resilient system that can be effectively managed long‑term.
- Ensure developments comply with safety, audit and governance requirements by following railway standards, document decisions and adhere to mandatory controls to maintain regulatory compliance and protect operational safety.
- Maintain data integrity across key MAS modules by supporting accurate data management for assets, locations, work management, inventory and purchasing to ensure reliable reporting, decision‑making and operational effectiveness.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor by providing expert guidance to business stakeholders and project teams to support informed decision‑making and ensure solutions align with technical best practice.
Who we're looking for
- Degree in computer science, software engineering, or engineering with a strong IT/data focus, or equivalent experience.
- Certificate in IBM Maximo application suite or Maximo configuration/integration.
- Demonstrable experience developing and supporting IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS – Manage).
- Understanding of Maximo architecture including MBOs, relationships, domains, workflows and security.
- Demonstrable experience with automation scripting (Jython) and advanced configuration.
- Experience delivering system changes through formal change and release management processes.
- Good SQL (oracle/DB2/SQL server) and data analysis skills with an understanding of performance and data integrity.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Welsh Language Skills
While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.
TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Equal Opportunities
We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."
Who we are
Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.
Next steps
See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.
We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
