Software Developer (Delphi)

Dental Directory; Witham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (including bank)

Birthday day off

Company pension

Discount portal

Interest-free loan

Mental health support

Sick pay & life assurance

Job summary

DD Group is seeking a skilled Software Developer to support and enhance bespoke Delphi ERP applications. You will work across IT and business teams to deliver stable, well-controlled improvements and help prepare systems for a future Group ERP platform.

This fixed-term contract runs until 30 June 2027, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact during a period of transformation within DD Group. Strong Delphi skills and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Delphi/Object Pascal with ERP/legacy application experience.
• Strong SQL and relational database skills.
• Experience debugging and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Familiarity with source control and controlled release processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and data migration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Delphi ERP applications and integrations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve production incidents and defects.
• Develop controlled fixes and enhancements per business requirements.
• Analyze codebases and data structures to understand behavior and risks.
• Produce clear technical documentation on design, deployment and risks.
• Collaborate with QA and business users for safe releases.
• Share knowledge and support future migration/decommissioning of legacy systems.

Skills

Delphi / Object Pascal

SQL

Relational databases

Debugging

Version control

ERP / legacy apps

C# (advantage)

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.

• 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.
• 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.

What we offer

• Comprehensive employee discounts portal for shopping, gym memberships and days out
• Interest‑free SmartPay loan scheme
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay, life assurance and enhanced family leave
• 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.