Lead App developer in Cardiff

Cardiff, UK

Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers meaningful work with true purpose? We invest in your future by enhancing your skills and abilities through training opportunities and interesting challenges. We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. To fulfil our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years - to enrich people's lives at home and at work, and move society forward.

PMUK's Information Systems department is looking for a Lead Applications Developer to join the team.

The Applications Developer will:

• Shape and evolve our Oracle landscape: Play a key role in enhancing and supporting our Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12.
• Build innovative solutions with Oracle APEX: Design, develop, and support modern Oracle APEX applications that improve efficiency, enable better decision-making, and deliver real value to our user community.
• Actively contribute to the growth and effectiveness of both the IT team and the wider business by delivering smart, reliable, and user-focused solutions.
• Use functional understanding and technical skills to influence how systems support business processes, helping drive continuous improvement across the organisation, including IT.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Drive continuous improvement of Oracle EBS: Play a key role in enhancing and optimising our Oracle E-Business Suite environment, ensuring it remains robust, efficient, and aligned with business needs.
• Design and build modern solutions with Oracle APEX: Develop intuitive, high-impact Oracle APEX applications - both integrated with Oracle EBS and as standalone solutions - delivering real value to business users.
• Take ownership of technical and functional issues across Oracle EBS and APEX, delivering effective, end-to-end solutions in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
• Own the full project lifecycle: Take projects from initial concept through design, development, testing, go-live, and post-implementation support.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across Oracle EBS modules and interfaces, ensuring seamless data flows and reliable business processes.
• Deliver clear documentation and provide training to help end users get the most from the systems.
• Work within a quality-driven environment: Follow company standards, policies, and quality systems to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior or lead developer role, with the ability to take ownership and drive delivery.
• Strong experience working with Oracle Database (19c), Oracle EBS (12.1.3 or above), and Oracle APEX (19.1 or above).
• Advanced skills in SQL and PL/SQL, with a solid understanding of database design and optimisation.
• Front-end development experience using JavaScript, JSON, CSS, and HTML.
• A genuine enthusiasm for programming, problem-solving, and tackling complex challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver robust, high-quality applications, including complex solutions.
• Experience across the full development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, analysis, design, and implementation.
• Where it may be required for a visa application – Advanced English, e.g., English Level B2 or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Power BI, and/or Power Automate.
• Familiarity with Linux.
• Conscientious and detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and doing things the right way.
• Adaptable and flexible, comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving business environment.
• A strong work ethic, with pride in delivering high-quality solutions.
• Leadership potential, with the confidence to guide projects, influence decisions, and support colleagues.

Working Hours: 07:45 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:45 – 13:30 Friday.

Company pension contributions of up to 10%. Early finish on a Friday. Free parking on site. Annual leave entitlement of 24 days (+ bank holidays), increasing up to 30 (+ bank holidays) with service. Employee Assistance Programme. Long Service Awards. Training and development opportunities. 'Refer a Friend' recruitment scheme.

Panasonic is one of the largest and leading electronic product manufacturers in the world. The depth and variety of our research capabilities, manufacturing expertise, high quality and sophisticated products have remained strong since 1918. By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or any other characteristics.