Software Engineer

Here at the TBA Group we are looking for a passionate Software Engineer to help design, develop and implement our software solutions based in our Leicester office. We do offer hybrid working. 

The purpose of this role is to support the design, development, installation and commissioning of our WMS systems (Warehouse Management Systems) as well as hardware including projects to service transition by providing a consistent, high quality delivery of service in customer facing and internal projects. 

Working within one of our agile development teams, you'll be responsible for the development and design of code as well as maintenance and support of existing installations. After a period of time you should expect to also become involved in both the implementation and support of our systems, which operate 24/7, gaining exposure to the full software product lifecycle. 

What we are looking for; 

• Previous software development experience within industry. 

• Experience of C/C# Programming Languages, Pro C, Jaspersoft Reporting, Python and Microsoft .Net Framework. 

• Microsoft Visual Studio & Team Foundation Server or Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS). 

• Oracle Database Systems and Microsoft Windows Server and Linux Operating Systems. 

• Structured Query Language (SQL) including stored procedures, triggers etc. 

• Experience and appreciation of Agile development methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban). 

• Strong debugging skills. 

• The ability to apply previous experience to new problems and to estimate work accurately 

• Knowledge or experience of working in, or systems/processes used in, a warehousing or logistics environment would be advantageous. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Delivery of high-quality features with optimal solutions and exceptional coding techniques. 

• Maintain and improve code quality, and processes through the development of and maintenance of features within the software products and working as part of a team within an Agile framework. 

• Work from requirements specified as user stories, user acceptance criteria, and test plans. 

• Manage calls in the Service Desk management system 

• Trouble shooting, diagnosing and resolving warehouse software related issues to find and address root cause 

• In time becoming part of the Out of Hours support team on a rota basis. 

• Occasionally supporting on-site installation, with testing, training, commissioning & go-live support 

• Generation & maintenance of documentation: functional specifications, manuals, project technical files, and training 

You will receive; 

• Salary: £negotiable, depending on skills and experience 

• Pension 

• Private Health Insurance - BUPA 

• Cash Plan - BUPA 

• Life assurance 3 x Salary 

• Flexible working 

• Hybrid working culture 

• Employee discount scheme with retailers 

TBA was established over 30 years ago; we’re award-winning and one of Europe’s leading software development companies for the intermodal and logistics companies. Through our innovative software, we produce market leading, large-scale, distribution and supply chain software products used by customers worldwide. 

The work we do is complex, challenging and rewarding and together with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a close-knit team, we believe we offer a unique working environment; our enviable staff retention rate speaks volumes about our ethos. It’s our aim for further substantial growth over the next 5 years and with our sights set on our ambition, we’d like to open discussions with Software Engineers who want to play a key role within a demanding and growing environment. There are opportunities for career advancement within our thriving, award-winning professional organisation.