Software Developer (Delphi)

Ddgroup; Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount portal

SmartPay loan

Cycle2Work

33 days leave

Birthday day off

Pension system

Dental plan

Sick pay & life cover

Eye care

Mental health support

Job summary

DD Group is seeking an experienced Software Developer with Delphi/Object Pascal skills to support, maintain, and develop our bespoke ERP applications.

In this fixed-term role until 30 June 2027 you will own components of business-critical systems, troubleshoot incidents, implement controlled enhancements, and document architecture and processes.

You will collaborate with IT, QA, and business users to ensure stability and readiness for a future ERP platform.

Qualifications

• Strong development experience using Delphi/Object Pascal.
• Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience supporting and developing business-critical, legacy or ERP applications.
• A strong understanding of debugging, troubleshooting and structured problem solving.
• Experience working with source control and controlled software release processes.
• Comfortable supporting integrations and investigating issues across interconnected systems.
• Able to understand and work confidently with established and complex codebases.
• Able to produce clear, concise and useful technical documentation.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with technical colleagues and business users.
• Experience with C# would be advantageous.
• A relevant software development qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Delphi ERP applications and their integrations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve production incidents, application defects and technical issues.
• Develop and deliver controlled fixes and enhancements in response to business requirements.
• Analyse existing codebases and data structures to understand system behaviour, dependencies and potential risks.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation covering application design, deployment, integrations and known risks.
• Help improve source control, development and release practices.
• Support disaster recovery testing and help strengthen application resilience and recovery processes.
• Assist with controlled data extraction and activities supporting future data migration.
• Work collaboratively with QA colleagues and business users to define requirements, test changes and manage safe releases.
• Share technical knowledge across the team and support the future migration and decommissioning of legacy systems.

Skills

Delphi/Object Pascal

SQL

ERP applications

Debugging

Source control

Integrations

Codebases

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

C#

Software development qualification

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Software Developer with strong Delphi/Object Pascal skills to join our IT team and help support, maintain and develop the bespoke ERP applications that underpin key areas of our business.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of established, business-critical systems, combining hands‑on development with problem solving, application support and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with colleagues across IT, QA and the wider business to keep our applications stable and resilient, deliver well‑controlled enhancements, and help prepare our systems and data for the future as DD Group progresses towards a new Group ERP platform.

This role is offered on a fixed‑term contract (FTC) until 30th June 2027, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact during an exciting period of change and transformation at DD Group.

Main duties

• Support and maintain business-critical Delphi ERP applications and their integrations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve production incidents, application defects and technical issues.
• Develop and deliver controlled fixes and enhancements in response to business requirements.
• Analyse existing codebases and data structures to understand system behaviour, dependencies and potential risks.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation covering application design, deployment, integrations and known risks.
• Help improve source control, development and release practices.
• Support disaster recovery testing and help strengthen application resilience and recovery processes.
• Assist with controlled data extraction and activities supporting future data migration.
• Work collaboratively with QA colleagues and business users to define requirements, test changes and manage safe releases.
• Share technical knowledge across the team and support the future migration and decommissioning of legacy systems.

About you

• Strong development experience using Delphi/Object Pascal.
• Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience supporting and developing business-critical, legacy or ERP applications.
• A strong understanding of debugging, troubleshooting and structured problem solving.
• Experience working with source control and controlled software release processes.
• Comfortable supporting integrations and investigating issues across interconnected systems.
• Able to understand and work confidently with established and complex codebases.
• Able to produce clear, concise and useful technical documentation.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with technical colleagues and business users.
• Experience with C# would be advantageous.
• A relevant software development qualification or equivalent professional experience.

What we offer

• Comprehensive employee discounts portal for shopping, gym memberships and days out
• Interest‑free SmartPay loan scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Dental plan
• Company sick pay, life assurance and enhanced family leave
• Eye care vouchers
• Mental health support and virtual GP service

Who are DD Group?

DD Group is a leading provider of products, services and solutions to the dental and healthcare sectors. We support customers across the UK and beyond, helping healthcare professionals run efficient, compliant and successful practices through an extensive range of products, equipment, digital solutions and specialist services. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and by joining DD Group you’ll become part of a business focused on delivering great service to our customers while continuing to invest in our people, technology and future growth.