Application Support Developer

Position: Senior Application Support Developer Location: Northwich, Cheshire Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: c£43,000 to £47,000 per year

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Senior Application Support Developer for a public-sector organisation based in the Northwich area of Cheshire, for an experienced technical professional to take ownership of business-critical applications, integrations and data solutions, combining hands-on development with application support and technical delivery.

You will play a key role in developing, maintaining and improving a range of business systems, ensuring they remain secure, reliable and fit for purpose. You will also provide technical leadership across developments and releases, work closely with stakeholders and suppliers, and help resolve complex technical issues. Role and

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain and support complex business applications, integrations and data solutions. Lead technical workstreams, releases and significant system enhancements. Diagnose and resolve complex incidents, identify root causes and manage service risks.

Develop and maintain APIs, database processes, automation and reporting solutions. Ensure secure development, application lifecycle management, monitoring, backup and recovery practices. Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements, challenge technical approaches where appropriate and recommend effective solutions.

Manage technical dependencies, delivery risks and supplier relationships, while supporting and mentoring colleagues. Experience and Technical

Skills

Experienced in application development, application support and maintaining business-critical systems. Strong practical experience across a combination of C#, .NET, SQL Server, database scripting, SSIS, SSAS and APIs/integration.

Experience with Microsoft technologies including SharePoint, Power Platform and Power BI; Business Objects and MDX would also be beneficial. Strong understanding of IT service management, ideally with ITIL Foundation certification or a willingness to obtain it within 12 months.

Experience managing technical releases, resolving complex incidents and working within secure, controlled development environments. The ability to lead technical activities, manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Applications: If you are a technically strong application developer who enjoys taking ownership of systems, solving complex problems and improving business-critical services and would like to move forward with your career working in the public-sector where your role will have a significant impact on the community they serve based here in Cheshire; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR or please send through a copy of your la...

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