Salary: £22,500 - 38,000 per year Requirements: A solid understanding of standard concepts, practices and procedures within a development environment Experience with issues prioritization, troubleshooting and problem resolution Ability to develop/manage small development projects An understanding of business processes and business automation An understanding of Microsoft and UNIX operating systems and scripting Analytical skills and the ability to apply lateral thinking to problems and developments Specific knowledge of one or more development languages used by the company is preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to travel, work flexible hours and be available for out of hours support as agreed Responsibilities: Liaising with users to understand their requirements Analyze and document the requirements Code, test and implement solutions Project management User training and project sign off Scripting – automation and running control mechanisms as required Database administration Application integration Technologies: Support Unix Backend Progress OpenEdge Python More: We are A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK, founded in 1917. With around 250 SPAR convenience stores and over 5,500 employees, our turnover reaches £1.2 billion. We specialize in retail, food service, and wholesale distribution, constantly exploring innovative ways to stand out in the market. We offer an excellent benefits package including generous leave, robust training, employee discounts, and comprehensive wellbeing support. Our team is diverse and supportive, and we encourage internal promotions and flexibility in roles. last updated 7 week of 2026