Systems Developer M351

We’re looking for an experienced Systems Developer to join our ICT team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the development, maintenance and improvement of the Council’s digital systems.

About the Role

You will work across the full system development lifecycle, including:

• Analysing requirements, designing, developing, testing and documenting systems.
• Creating user interfaces, system integrations and prototypes.
• Maintaining data integrity and supporting database administration.
• Producing technical specifications, test plans and scripts.
• Diagnosing and resolving third‑tier support incidents.
• Leading system upgrades and patches within ITIL Change and Release processes.
• Supporting continuous improvement and promoting best practice in development.

About You

We’re seeking a developer with strong technical skills and a proactive mindset. You should have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Development or equivalent experience.
• Extensive practical experience developing and maintaining workflows using Azure Logic Apps and Power Automate
• Good background knowledge in setting up, configuring, and administering Azure environments, ensuring compliance, scalability, and operational excellence
• Understanding of REST, SOAP and JSON integrations.
• Knowledge of ITIL testing, change and release management.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and organisational skills.

What We Offer

• A varied technical role within a supportive ICT team.
• Hybrid working.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful digital service improvements.

Additional Information

• Occasional out‑of‑hours work may be required.
• We welcome applications from disabled candidates and offer reasonable adjustments.

If you’re enthusiastic about delivering high‑quality digital solutions and want to develop your skills in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The benefits of working with us:

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together

About Charnwood

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

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