Software Developer

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We are a rapidly developing multi-site business and market leading UK company within the timber industry, employing over 1200 people and with a Group turnover in excess of £300m. We have ten profit centres across the UK and one in Latvia, We are BSW.

As an integral member of our IT team, your role will focus on delivering quality software solutions that meet ongoing business needs, whilst ensuring they are fully aligned with current IT strategies. Offering key analysis on both business and systems requirements, as well as providing technical guidance and support to our customers, your brief will involve:

Core Software Systems- developing, testing, documenting and maintaining existing in-house systems; recommending improvements and identifying options for new/potential solutions; whilst also troubleshooting production system issues and undertaking problem resolution tasks

Systems Integration- maintaining existing levels of integration between in-house systems; reviewing existing solutions and making recommendations for improvement; as well as providing solutions for new integrations and assessing their suitability from, a technical and business perspective

Support & Supervisory Responsibilities - Working closely with the Head of IT to plan priorities for junior members of the software team; supporting them and end users on a day to day basis; and writing/producing reports and preparing training manuals

As an experienced Software Developer or Computer Programmer, ideally from a large, multi-site company background, you should have:

                                                                                 A relevant IT or degree level qualification, linked to proven expertise in current computer hardware or software applications

                                                                                 A keen eye for detail, along with the know-how to identify and resolve problems, delivering practical solutions to outstanding issues

                                                                                 First rate communication and relationship building skills, coupled the ability to motivate, coach and develop junior members of the team

                                                                                 A Full driving licence and plenty of flexibility, including a willingness to travel within the UK

In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as an excellent bonus, employer’s contribution pension scheme and company sick pay.

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