Software Developer

Overview

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About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of our ERP software systems, working with technologies including VB.Net, C#, SQL, Python, PHP, and Java. Experience with software models, system architecture, and infrastructure is essential. Full stack development experience will be considered a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain new modules and applications using languages such as VB.Net, C#, SQL, Python, PHP, and Java.
• Design, code, test, and deploy new features or enhancements to existing modules for Windows-based platforms.
• Build and refine user interfaces using frameworks such as WinForms, focusing on usability and consistency.
• Customize and extend software functionalities to meet evolving business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather technical and functional specifications.
• Develop integration services between ERP and third-party systems (e.g., CRM, eCommerce platforms).
• Write and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures to interact with backend database systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL), ensuring data integrity and performance for transactional operations.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers and business analysts, to deploy solutions and provide ongoing support and troubleshooting.
• Maintain clear and concise technical documentation, including design notes, flowcharts, changelogs, and user guides.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3+ years of software development experience with multiple programming languages.
• Proficient in SQL and relational databases; able to write complex queries and stored procedures.
• Experience with REST/SOAP APIs and data formats like XML/JSON.
• Knowledge of software architecture and infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with reporting tools and data analysis.
• Exposure to Agile development and version control (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with cloud services and DevOps (CI/CD, Docker, AWS, Azure) is nice to have.
• Experience deploying and updating desktop applications in production.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience) is nice to have.
• Understanding of ERP modules (finance, logistics, inventory, manufacturing) is nice to have.
• Experience with full stack development (JavaScript frameworks, REST APIs) is nice to have.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to grow within a global software company, which promotes work-life balance.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical care.
• Income protection scheme.
• Hybrid working model: 4 days a week in the office located in Chesterfield.

About Aptean

At Aptean, our mission is to solve tomorrow's unique challenges today with unrivaled, purpose-built software and superior customer experiences from people who care.

Aptean is a global provider of mission-critical, industry-specific software solutions. Our ERP and supply chain management solutions help address the unique challenges facing manufacturers, distributors, and focused organizations. Over 10,000 organizations in more than 20 industries and 80 countries rely on Aptean to streamline operations.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where every employee can succeed regardless of race, gender, age, or background, to bring innovative solutions to our customers.