Application Developer
- Location Northampton
- Job type Contract
- Salary £400 per day
- Discipline Technology
- Reference J89576
Contract Opportunity: Analyst Developer – Business Systems / SQL / Interfaces
Location: Hybrid (onsite as required)
Contract Length: 5 months
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Analyst Developer to join our Applications Team on a 5-month contract.
This role has been created to provide critical cover during an organisation-wide ERP system transition. Several key team members are seconded to the ERP project, and we require a strong, generalist developer to maintain momentum across operational systems and potentially support elements of the ERP implementation.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and enhance user-facing and business forms within core systems
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Provide technical support to end users across a range of business applications
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Write and optimise advanced SQL queries for reporting and analysis
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Support integration and interface development, including REST APIs and data exchange formats
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Contribute to automation and scripting tasks using Python and Selenium
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Assist with exploratory and implementation activities related to the ERP project
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to support application changes
Essential Skills & Experience
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Experience developing forms and workflows within enterprise applications
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Advanced SQL skills, including complex queries and data manipulation
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Proven ability to support and troubleshoot a variety of business systems
Desirable Skills
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Python scripting and test automation with Selenium
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Experience with system integration using REST APIs, XML, JSON
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Familiarity with AI tools or prompt engineering (e.g. OpenAI APIs)
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Exposure to platforms such as:
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Advanced Financials
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SAP
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Other ERP or case management tools
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Ideal Candidate
You are a confident, hands-on Analyst Developer who can quickly get up to speed in a fast-paced and evolving digital environment. Your work will be critical to maintaining continuity across business systems, and you may also contribute to a major ERP transformation. Your broad technical expertise and flexibility will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations during a significant period of organisational change.