IT Application Support in Bradford

Advanced Supply Chain Group offer a complete end-to-end supply chain service, from source to shelf, covering all aspects of supply chain management, global logistics, fulfilment, and value-added services, allowing our customers to maximise the opportunities that exist in today’s technology-enabled marketplace. Using our unique intelligent supply chain model, we design innovative solutions to complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and speed up and streamline existing processes by removing complexity from the supply chain.

This is a brilliant opportunity to get hands-on with the software that keeps a major supply chain business moving. As an Application Support Analyst, you will join a growing team of support analysts, software developers and QA specialists, all working together to support and improve the systems we’ve built in-house. Based at our Bradford site, you’ll support our Azure-hosted Warehouse Management and Transport software, the platforms our operation depends on every day.

Using .NET and T-SQL, you’ll dig into the code to find and fix defects yourself, or elevate to the development team when needed, all tracked through ServiceNow and Jira. Over time, your mission is a satisfying one: steadily driving down the number of known bugs and defects across our systems. No two issues are ever quite the same, and you’ll be supporting colleagues across multiple sites, so if you enjoy solving problems, getting to the root of things and seeing the difference your work makes, you’ll love it here.

• Supporting and enhancing our in-house software in a structured way, in line with our existing standards
• Getting stuck into data-handling and transactional systems, identifying and fixing defects, or escalating them to the development team when needed
• Working in an agile way, both on your own and as part of a small team, to keep our software high-quality across a variety of projects
• Joining the daily stand-ups to share your progress, what’s coming next, and flag any blockers
• Always keeping that longer-term goal in sight: reducing the number of known bugs and defects across our systems

The essentials:

• A real problem-solver at heart
• C#.NET or Microsoft Visual Basic .NET development, plus ASP.NET and object-oriented programming
• Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL, and a good grasp of relational databases and the .NET Framework
• A proven track record working on data-handling and transactional systems

Nice to have:

• Exposure to Compact Framework 3.5, WinForms .NET, .NET Web Services and ADO.NET
• Front-end know-how — jQuery / JavaScript, Knockout.js (or similar) and TypeScript
• Experience of agile frameworks (SCRUM) and source control (TFS, GIT or SVN)
• A degree in Computing or a related subject, or Microsoft certification, though neither is essential if you can show us what you’ve done

The kind of person you are:

• Confident, and someone who works well as part of a team
• A good communicator who keeps people in the loop
• Pragmatic and self-organised, with a sensible approach to getting things done

What we offer:

At Advanced, your journey begins with a warm welcome and a comprehensive onboarding experience designed to set you up for success from day one. We’re committed to your continuous growth, offering ongoing training and development to help you sharpen your skills and reach your full potential. We understand the significance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance, which is why we offer a hybrid working model for our office staff.

We know that time to recharge is essential for your wellbeing. That’s why, in addition to your 25 days annual leave, we offer the option to purchase additional days—giving you flexibility to take the breaks you need. We believe that family matters, our enhanced maternity package offers six months of full pay, giving you the time and peace of mind to focus on your growing family. New dads and partners also receive two weeks full paternity pay, so you can be there for those important first moments.

And because we love celebrating our people, you’ll get your birthday off, completely on us – enjoy your special day, work-free! Planning for your future has never been easier—or more rewarding. Through our salary sacrifice pension scheme, meaning you pay less tax overall, while still investing in your future. You’ll be joining a team where collaboration, openness, and support are part of everyday life—because great work happens when people feel connected and inspired.