Careers

Main Purpose of the role

We are seeking a M.E.S (Manufacturing Execution Systems) Developer to join our IT Development team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will focus on delivering phase two of Manufacturing Execution System (M.E.S) - a critical solution used to monitor and control the shop floor production processes. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering a modern, scalable M.E.S application, working closely with both the internal IT team and wider project stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance MES applications using C# and .NET 8+
• Interpret business requirements into development
• Develop responsive web applications using Blazor
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs
• Design and develop SQL Server database solutions
• Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and performant
• Apply SOLID principles and design patterns
• Collaborating with IT and business teams
• Support development & deployments using Azure DevOps
• Maintain documentation and provide support
• Ensure that work is carried out to a high level of competence, meeting agreed completion/implementation dates
• Development will cover initial discussion through to final assets and support. You will need to be able to design applications, develop code, create/amend databases, implement cyber-security measures and integrate with other applications/systems.
• Be accountable for the delivery, installation, training, and ongoing support of the project
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities to meet future business needs as and when identified.
• The role holder will undertake all tasks within their level of skill and ability that are commensurate with the post.

What skills are we looking for?

The successful candidate must have commercial C# development experience, knowledge of working with web applications and APIs. You will possess excellent working knowledge of C#, .NET 8+, Visual Studio (2019+), REST APIs, JSON, SQL Server, Git, HTML, CSS and Bootstrap, together with a strong understanding of software design patterns and SOLID principles. You will also have experience implementing security best practices, including complex password policies, JWT tokens, and multi-factor authentication. In addition, you will be a highly organised and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capability to understand complex systems whilst delivering work to agreed deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Blazor, Azure Cloud, and Azure DevOps would be advantageous, as these technologies form part of the wider development environment. You will demonstrate a professional approach to your work, have a passion for continuous learning and improvement, and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.