Senior Systems Developer

The Guinness Partnership is looking for 2 Senior Systems Developers with a Dynamics 365 skillset 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 highly skilled Senior Systems Developers with excellent communication skills, capable of building strong and effective working relationships across the organisation.

This position will focus on our Microsoft Dynamics 365 system (specifically CRM and Field Services). The successful candidate will have significant commercial experience in this area in configuring, extending and supporting the product.

You will also be able to demonstrate these essential skills:

• Proven professional experience in development, programming, and integration of Dynamics 365 solutions.
• 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.

• Holidays: We offer 25 - 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years’ service, capped at 4 days).
• Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.
• Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.
• Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility
• Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death
• Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade

• VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Additional benefits include:

• Access to the Finance wellbeing portal
• Professional subscription annual payment
• Travel season ticket loan
• Car lease scheme, The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.