Software Developer

ASCO Group; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCO Group seeks a Software Developer for a multi-year systems transformation. You will build, configure and integrate Microsoft-based solutions, spanning back-end development, integrations, platform configuration and AI-enabled options, with responsibility from implementation through BAU.

The role is generalist and permanent, with hybrid working to be agreed, collaborating with architects, data modellers and testers to deliver secure, maintainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computing or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in building and integrating business systems to go-live.
• Demonstrable use of AI to support system development lifecycle.
• Strong Microsoft stack experience including Azure.
• Experience with Azure Integration Services, Power Platform and API development.
• Good knowledge of relational databases, SQL and data migration.
• Experience with source control, code reviews and automated deployment pipelines.
• Experience integrating AI services (Azure OpenAI or similar).
• Flexible generalist across development, integration and platform configuration.
• Ability to produce secure, documented, tested, maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, integrate and test business systems across the programme.
• Build and maintain back-end solutions, APIs and system integrations using Microsoft technologies.
• Configure platforms including Dynamics 365, Azure and Power Platform.
• Develop and test data migration scripts and transformation processes.
• Integrate AI services where they improve business processes and decision-making.
• Establish deployment pipelines, environments and technical documentation.
• Undertake code reviews, testing, defect resolution and regression checks.
• Support system cutover, go-live, post-implementation support and technical handover.
• Work with solution architects, data modellers, testers and business users to deliver secure, maintainable solutions.

Skills

Proven experience developing and in

AI in SDLC

Microsoft tech stack

Azure Integration Services

Power Platform

API development

Databases & SQL

Source control & CI/CD

Azure OpenAI & AI services

Generalist development

Security & documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Computing or related discipline

Tools

Azure

Dynamics 365

Job description

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday - Hybrid working to be agreed

ASCO is investing in a multi-year business systems transformation to modernise its core operational and financial systems, improve business processes and support future growth.

We are seeking a Software Developer to join the programme, building, configuring and integrating systems across the Microsoft technology stack. This is a permanent, generalist role covering back-end development, integrations, platform configuration and AI-enabled solutions, with responsibility for supporting systems through implementation and into business as usual.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, integrate and test business systems across the programme.
• Build and maintain back-end solutions, APIs and system integrations using Microsoft technologies.
• Configure platforms including Dynamics 365, Azure and Power Platform.
• Develop and test data migration scripts and transformation processes.
• Integrate AI services where they improve business processes and decision-making.
• Establish deployment pipelines, environments and technical documentation.
• Undertake code reviews, testing, defect resolution and regression checks.
• Support system cutover, go-live, post-implementation support and technical handover.
• Work with solution architects, data modellers, testers and business users to deliver maintainable, secure solutions.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Proven experience developing and integrating business systems through to go-live.
• Demonstrable experience in using AI to support system development lifecycle
• Strong development experience across the Microsoft technology stack, including Azure.
• Experience with Azure Integration Services, Power Platform and API development.
• Good knowledge of relational databases, SQL and data migration.
• Experience with source control, code reviews and automated deployment pipelines.
• Practical experience integrating AI services, such as Azure OpenAI or other Azure AI solutions.
• A flexible, generalist approach across development, integration and platform configuration.
• Ability to produce secure, documented, tested and maintainable solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and operational teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Computing or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 or AX development experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric or Power BI.
• Front-end development, including mobile or handheld applications.
• Experience in test automation and regression testing.
• Background in logistics, supply chain, marine, energy or industrial services.
• Experience delivering systems across multiple countries or legal entities.
• Current Microsoft role-based certification.