Senior Systems Developer

The Guinness Partnership is looking for a Senior Systems Developer to join the IT and Business Change team at our Oldham office on a full time, 35 hours per week permanent basis. We currently operate a hybrid working pattern where you will work 2 days per week in the office and 3 days remotely., You will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Which includes design, coding, configuration, installation, testing, and documentation of applications that support business operations, as well as resolving technically complex or business-critical issues to ensure high-quality solutions are consistently delivered.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Developer with excellent communication skills, capable of building strong and effective working relationships across the organisation.

This position will focus on our Housing Management and Repairs Management systems (currently NEC, AccuServe, DRS, and Active Diagnostics) and will play a key role in our upcoming repairs systems transformation programme. The successful candidate will have experience with similar platforms and a genuine enthusiasm for contributing to a significant transformation initiative.

You will also be able to demonstrate these essential skills:

• Proven professional experience in development, programming, and integration Housing Management and/or Repairs Management Systems.
• Extensive experience across one or more languages such as SQL, .NET, HTML, Java, XML, C++, C#, PHP, Python, etc.
• Broad experience with a range of technology solutions, including ERP, CRM, ESB, Azure, Cloud, AI, IoT, RPA, etc.
• Experience with one or more software or technical development delivery approaches such as Waterfall, SDLC, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, etc.
• Experience in analysing business requirements, documenting system design, developing code, unit testing, and deployment.
• Experience delivering within structured development approaches such as Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, or Kanban, using Azure DevOps, JIRA, or equivalent tools.
• Some experience or awareness of technology platforms such as Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform, SQL Server (including SSIS or SSRS), and Azure.
• Proven people management experience.
• A willingness to learn new technologies, platforms, and programming languages while in the role.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and issue resolution skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills., * Educated to Level 2 (GCSE grade C+ or 9-4, or equivalent) or higher., * Educated to degree level in an IT/STEM related degree discipline or equivalent.
• IT systems development certifications in Microsoft D365 CRM, Azure Integration Services etc.
• APM / Prince2 / Agile Practitioner / Certified Scrum Master / equivalent.