Business Systems Developer

Tes; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An EdTech company based in Sheffield is looking for a Business Systems Developer. You will support key business objectives through business systems management while working in a hybrid pattern. Ideal candidates should have experience in API integrations and Salesforce, strong collaborative skills, and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Benefits include generous annual leave, state-of-the-art offices, and a range of employee assistance programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave rising to 30

State of the art offices

Access to benefits via My Benefits World

Free eye care cover

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Quarterly Tes Socials

Access to Learning and Development menu

Qualifications

• Understanding and evidence of Event based architecture and strong understanding of API integrations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong experience with Quote to order and order to cash journeys.
• Logical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Experience or training in agile IT delivery methodologies.
• Previous experience with related business systems or technologies.

Responsibilities

• Proactively drive and update your own development of Business Systems.
• Manage Business Systems support tickets.
• Test development items of other team members.
• Communicate updates on delivery with team members.

Skills

Event based architecture

API integrations

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Problem-solving ability

Education

Salesforce Certifications

NetSuite Developer Certifications

Tools

Salesforce

NetSuite

AWS

Coupa

Stripe

Service Now

Freshdesk

Canvas

DotDigital

Docusign

Hubspot

AWS EventBridge

Job description

Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JE, UK

Posted Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 6:00 am

Job Title: Business Systems Developer

Department: Business Change & Transformation

Location: Sheffield

Working Pattern: Hybrid, includes 3 days each week in the office

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children.

With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years.

Role overview:

As a Business Systems Developer you will play a critical role in supporting Tes to leverage the multiple business systems to support key business objectives.

You will be a member of the Business Systems team and work as part of a group of business application specialists. You will report into the Business Systems Manager but will take guidance from the Application Leads at a daily, operational level.

As such, you will support the management of Business Systems support tickets received through the service desk and support the delivery of systems‑related projects. By following an agile delivery approach, you will also take documented solutions to development, into testing and through to deployment. The role is Sheffield office based. Can work 2 days remotely once established in role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively and continually drive and update your own development and knowledge of Business Systems.
• Understand and continually increase knowledge of Tes’s internal business systems.
• Follow specifications for development items meticulously, with a keen eye for detail.
• Test the development items (QA) of other team members before passing them to the business users for UAT.
• If required and appropriate, draft technical design and implementation documents.
• Communicate openly with team members and internal customers to provide updates on the delivery.
• Share knowledge with direct team members and the wider business.
• Provide demos and/or light training for users where appropriate.

What will you need to succeed?

• Understanding and evidence of working with Event based architecture and strong understanding of API integrations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience of liaising across multiple departments / disciplines.
• Understanding and experience of Quote to order and order to cash journeys and associated business processes.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to adhere to agile/business processes.
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task with a flexible approach to work.
• Logical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Experience of/training in agile IT delivery methodologies.
• Experience of CPQ within Salesforce.
• Development experience in Business systems that includes Salesforce and NetSuite.
• Salesforce Certifications, NetSuite Developer Certifications
• Previous experience with related business systems / technologies such as AWS, Coupa, Stripe, Service Now, Freshdesk, Canvas, DotDigital, Docusign, Hubspot, AWS EventBridge.
• Knowledge of the education, media or publishing industries.

What do you get in return?

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30
• State of the art offices
• Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World
• Free eye care cover
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EAP (Employee assistance programme)
• Quarterly Tes Socials
• Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu

Who are Tes?

Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head‑on.

Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools.

By working closely with schools, we provide up‑to‑date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide.

Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well‑managed learning environment.

With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: www.tes.com .