Application Developer & ERP Support Analyst

Thatchers Cider Company Ltd; Winscombe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cider company is seeking an Application Developer & ERP Support Analyst to enhance digital capabilities and support business systems. You will play a major role in developing their ERP system, collaborating closely with teams while ensuring excellent user experiences. This dynamic role requires strong SQL knowledge, ERP understanding, and excellent communication skills, providing the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems and SQL is essential.
• Proactive problem-solver with team collaboration experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics and reporting tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customize ERP systems to enhance business operations.
• Support integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms.
• Write technical documentation and maintain structured development workflows.

Skills

Understanding of ERP systems

SQL knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Git

Power BI

C#

ASP.Net

Job description

Who are Thatchers Cider?

Established in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider-making businesses in the world. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we’re exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots.

We’ve experienced tremendous growth through industry-leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology, and world-class cider mill. The best part? We’re just getting started.

As the No.1 family-owned cider brand in the UK and No.2 in the full cider category, we’re proud of our heritage and excited about our future. Our IT team plays a vital role in supporting innovation and growth, recently contributing to the implementation of a new canning line and several other strategic projects.

What will I be doing?

We’re continuing to invest in our business systems and digital capabilities to support our growth and operational excellence. We’re looking for a proactive Application Developer & ERP Support Analyst to help us evolve our systems and support our users.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing and customizing our ERP system.
• Supporting and enhancing integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms, including REST APIs and OData endpoints.
• Managing source control and contributing to structured development workflows.
• Writing and maintaining technical documentation, test plans, and operational user guides for the developmental changes made.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across departments to deliver robust, user-focused solutions.
• Participating in the IT support rota, with an onsite presence required.
• This is a collaborative role based in our open-plan office, where teamwork, communication, and knowledge sharing are key to our success.
• Joining the out-of-core hours support rota.

What are we looking for?

What essential skills do I need?

• Understanding of ERP systems and their role in business operations.
• SQL and relational database knowledge.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and/or Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Familiarity with source control tools (e.g., Git).
• Experience with Azure Function Apps.
• Reporting tools: SSRS, Power BI, Jet Reports.
• Development languages: C/AL or AL, C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net.
• Exposure to data warehousing concepts, ideally using Microsoft Fabric.

Personal Qualities:

• Confidence and ability to engage with people at all levels.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail, whether working independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A positive attitude in the face of challenges.
• Willingness to gain first-hand experience by being out in the business, away from the desk, to understand problems and solutions.

If you believe you have the skills we are looking for, are self-motivated with strong interpersonal qualities, and can work both independently and as part of the Thatchers team, we look forward to hearing from you!