IT Senior Analyst - Branch Systems

Booker; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% off purchases at Booker

Tesco colleague discounts

Health and insurance benefits

Flexible working options

Job summary

A leading food and drink wholesaler is looking for an IS Senior Analyst to lead development projects for their MIDAS back office systems. You will ensure quality through the software development lifecycle, manage testing processes, and work effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong experience with the MIDAS system and project management skills are essential. The role offers competitive benefits including discounts and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of how the MIDAS system functions.
• Technical project management skills and successful delivery of IT systems.
• Background in software testing, change management, or support provision.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Write, review, and analyze system specifications and develop effective test cases.
• Report bugs and errors found during the testing process.

Skills

MIDAS system knowledge

Technical project management

Wholesale industry processes

Software testing experience

People management skills

Service management skills

Results orientation

Job description

Booker Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom

Overview

We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our team that looks after the branch systems used across our business centres. This team works with the MIDAS applications, covering everything from delivery efficiencies and stock to customer maintenance across Booker and Makro. We’re also closely linked with the Development and Operations teams to make sure everything runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently.

As an IS Senior Analyst, you’ll be right at the heart of things. You’ll take the lead on development projects for our MIDAS back office systems, supporting the IS Manager while also running projects yourself from start to finish. You’ll be keeping everything on track, from planning to delivery, and making sure the team knows who’s doing what, deadlines are clear, and progress is moving forward.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Write, review and analyse system specifications to develop effective test cases.
• Execute test cases and analyse results.
• Evaluate system functionality based on specifications.
• Report bugs and errors found during the testing process to development teams.
• Prioritise and escalate issues to colleagues and senior managers as needed to maintain progress.
• Analyse how the systems and processes work, and adhere to rigorous testing procedures.
• Maintain clear documentation and effective written communications.

Requirements

• Good understanding of how the MIDAS system functions.
• Technical project management skills and successful delivery of IT systems or improvements.
• Knowledge of wholesale industry business processes.
• Background in software testing, change management, or support provision.
• Good people management, with proven ability to effectively work with internal and external teams.
• Service management skills with experience of dealing with external suppliers.
• Consistent delivery of results.

What’s in it for you?

At Booker, you’ll be part of a great place to work with a competitive benefits package:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, Tesco colleague discounts including 10% off most purchases at Tesco, with additional perks.
• 10% off pay monthly and SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile.
• Insurance and health benefits, including car, home, and health services with Tesco and related providers.
• Wellbeing resources including an Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP.
• Save As You Earn share scheme and retirement savings plan (pension) with employer contributions.
• Death in service life cover and other financial wellbeing options.
• Flexible working options and an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

About Us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler serving independent retailers, caterers and small businesses. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, distribution centres, Best Food Logistics sites, and support centres across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means we want everyone to feel represented and have the freedom to be themselves at work. We’re committed to flexible working and supporting you through life changes. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For accessibility information, please contact [e-mail].

Note

Please note: We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 for roles that require early morning or late-night shifts, warehouse work, or driving roles. Some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date due to high volumes of applications. We will offer feedback to candidates who attend an interview.

How to apply

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk