Software Developer in Liverpool

Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon. We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest.

The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.

Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.

If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview Of Role

As a Developer within IS Grocery Service Centre, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software solutions that support our application landscape. Your expertise in coding, problem-solving, and collaboration will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software that meets the needs of our organisation.

Key Accountabilities

• Software Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement software solutions that align with business requirements and project objectives.
• Development and Coding: Develop and maintain code using a variety of programming languages, APIs, and tools. Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code that adheres to best practices in software development.
• Technical Design: Contribute to the technical design and architecture of software applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Feature Implementation: Develop new features, modules, or components for existing software applications, adhering to established design patterns and guidelines.
• Bug Fixing and Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve software defects, issues, and errors, employing systematic debugging techniques.
• Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and knowledge sharing among team members.
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, product managers, and other developers to understand requirements, refine solutions, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Testing: Write unit tests and contribute to automated testing efforts to maintain code quality and prevent regressions.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for code, APIs, and software architecture, enabling clear communication and knowledge transfer.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in software development, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our technical capabilities.
• Agile Development: Participate in Agile or Scrum processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to ensure effective project management and collaboration.

The Right Person

• At least 3 years of experience as a Developer or in a related role within IT.
• Proficiency in C#, X++, T-SQL, using Management Studio and Visual Studio, and working SQL Server databases.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Experience developing On-premise web applications, Power Platform, Azure Cloud Services, Dynamics 365 F&O within a cloud hybrid environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• ITIL certified/qualified.
• Beneficial if educated to degree level or has equivalent qualifications or experience.