Job Title: Software Developer
Location: Rosyth, Fife + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF60052
At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for technology and continuous improvement, join us as a Software Developer, and you can play vital role to our mission of maintaining and enhancing our CENTRAL system while supporting the company's transition towards more agile, web-based solutions.
Through expert engineering, procurement, project management and aftermarket support - combined with world-leading technologies - Babcock's Liquid Gas Equipment (LGE) business future-proofs our customers' assets, allowing improved performance while reducing operational costs and meeting ever-tightening environmental and emission regulations.
The role
The ERP Software Developer will play a critical role in the ongoing development and innovation of our in-house bespoke ERP system, CENTRAL. This role requires a collaborative approach with the company's business analysts to ensure that the system effectively fulfills the business requirements in a timely and risk-averse manner. The role entails supporting both the existing platform and future-proofing our operations by transitioning to a web-based architecture.
Day to day will:
- Support ERP System Development: Develop and maintain the current ERP system, CENTRAL, using .NET Framework and WINFORMS.
- Work with business analysts to understand, document, and fulfill business needs seamlessly.
- Assist in a stage-wise transition from the existing platform to a web-based platform, ensuring continuity and minimum disruption.
- Take an active role in the CENTRAL development group.
- Ensure thorough consideration and testing of any changes or upgrades before implementation in the live system.
This role is full time, Monday to Friday and is based at our Rosyth site, with hybrid working arrangements- 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home.
Essential experience of the Software Developer:
- Proven experience in working with .NET Framework and WINFORMS.
- Strong understanding and experience in software development, particularly in ERP systems.
- Ability to manage risk and participate in comprehensive risk management activities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a focus on collaboration.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels.
What we offer
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
- Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
- 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
- Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing Date: 28/11/2024
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