Product Developer – Supply Chain Software in Sedgefield

CADS sister company, sofco Ltd, is hiring!!

Location : North East England (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

Contract Type : Full Time

About sofco

At sofco , we help leading global businesses plan smarter and perform better.

We’re a Private Equity–backed software company delivering end-to-end Supply Chain Planning solutions across Food & CPG, Specialty Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution. Our flagship product, sofco Planning , empowers organisations to optimise demand, inventory, production, procurement, and distribution planning — helping them make faster, more informed decisions.

We’re growing rapidly and investing heavily in innovation. Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence as we shape the future of supply chain planning software.

The Role

As a Product Developer , you’ll play a key role in designing, building, and enhancing sofco’s Planning software suite. You’ll work as part of Product Management & R&D, with Consulting & Sales teams to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and high‑performing software solutions.

This is a hands‑on development role where you’ll contribute to new product features, integration capabilities, and system performance improvements, helping sofco stay at the forefront of supply chain planning technology.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Develop new features and modules for the sofco Planning suite in line with product roadmap priorities.
• Work with Product Managers and Consultants to interpret functional requirements into detailed technical designs.
• Build reliable, maintainable, and well‑documented code that meets performance and usability standards.
• Participate in solution architecture discussions, ensuring scalability and flexibility of design.
• Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure product quality and stability.
• Contribute to product releases and deployment planning.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with Application Consultants to understand customer requirements and implementation challenges.
• Work closely with Support teams to resolve issues and enhance the customer experience.
• Provide technical input to product demos, proofs of concept, and prototype development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the R&D function.

Innovation & Improvement

• Stay informed about emerging technologies, supply chain trends, and software development best practices.
• Suggest and implement improvements to code quality, performance, and user experience.
• Participate in design reviews and share knowledge with peers.

About You

You’re a problem solver with a passion for creating elegant, efficient software that solves real business problems. You thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas can influence product direction and technical design.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in software development, ideally in a commercial SaaS or enterprise application environment .
• Proficiency in web app development : C#, .NET backend, SQL Server and JavaScript, or similar enterprise development stacks .
• Understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and system integration concepts .
• Experience working within structured development frameworks (e.g., Agile or Scrum).
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in Supply Chain Planning , ERP , or Manufacturing software domains.
• Knowledge of Azure , APIs , or microservices architectures .
• Familiarity with Power BI , data visualisation , or analytics tools.
• Experience using version control (e.g., Git) and CI / CD pipelines.
• Exposure to UI / UX design principles.
• Understanding of legacy systems i.e. Boreland C++ 3.0-6.0

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about building high‑quality software that delivers business value.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies.
• Able to balance technical excellence with practical delivery.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing ideas and solving problems together.

Why Join sofco?

• Work on market‑leading software used by global FMCG and retail brands.
• Influence the product roadmap and see your work directly improve customer outcomes.
• Be part of a growing, innovative company backed by strong investment.
• Continuous professional development and opportunities to grow within the R&D team.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive hybrid working culture.

Join sofco — and help us build the next generation of intelligent supply chain planning software.

Apply today to become part of our development journey.