Systems Developer

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of social housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services to around 140,000 customers nationwide. Of our 70,000 homes, more than 70% are let at a social or affordable rent, while around 10,000 are owned or part-owned by the people who live in them.

Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Developer to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in our Oldham, Bower House office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style.

The overall purpose of the role is to design, develop and update the IT systems needed to support IT BAU Service and the Change Portfolio required to meet the Guinness Business and Operational Plans.

What we’re looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you’ll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you’ll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

You’ll be able to demonstrate

Essential:

• Experience in the development, programming and integration across one or more development languages such as SQL, .NET, HTML, Java, XML, C++, C#, PHM, Python, etc.
• Broad Experience of a range of technology solutions including ERP, CRM, ESB, Azure, Cloud, AI, IoT, RPA, etc.
• Experience of one or more software/technical development delivery approaches such as Waterfall, SDLC, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, etc.
• Experience of analysing business requirements, documenting system design, developing objects/code, unit testing and deployment.
• Good oral and written communications.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Social Housing Sector.
• Knowledge of Architecture Principles, Design Patterns, Coding Standards and Testing.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to Level 2 (C+ or 9-4 GCSE or equivalent) or higher.

Desirable:

• Educated to degree level in an IT/STEM related degree discipline or equivalent.
• IT systems development certifications and/or experience in Microsoft D365 CRM, Azure Integration Services, NEC Housing / Asset and Oracle Fusion Cloud, etc.
• APM / Prince2 / Agile Practitioner / Certified Scrum Master / equivalent.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile.