Role: Software Development Engineer - Business Integrations Location: Congleton, full-time on-site Salary: £40k plus benefits Keywords: C#.NET, VB.NET, SQL, APIs, ERP integrations You’re the kind of person who doesn’t just write code - you connect the dots. Databases, APIs, ERP systems… some people find them confusing, but you see them as pieces of a puzzle that you can’t wait to put together. And more than that, you love talking to people, digging into what they really need, and turning those conversations into smart, working software solutions. If you’re ambitious, outgoing, and ready to take ownership of projects that make a real difference, then this could be the role that takes your career to the next level. My client is a leader in automation and control solutions, with systems running in nearly 200 manufacturing sites worldwide. While they’ve got deep roots in the animal feed sector, they’re also expanding into other markets - so there’s plenty of variety to get stuck into. This is a rare opportunity as well. You’ll be learning directly from their hugely experienced Software Integration Engineer, who’s got years of experience, giving you the chance to absorb their expertise and then make the role your own. What you’ll actually be doing * Building clever integrations that link up customer ERP and reporting systems with on-site software * Dreaming up new ways to make data flow smoother - especially with APIs * Talking to customers, getting to grips with their needs, and turning that into elegant solutions * Heading out on-site (mainly UK, sometimes overseas) to commission projects and see your work in action * Troubleshooting, fine-tuning, and improving systems that keep factories moving * Working closely with teammates across the business to keep pushing integrations forward What you’ll bring to the table * 2–5 years of solid software engineering or integration experience * Good knowledge of C#.NET, VB.NET, SQL, XML/JSON, web tech, and Visual Studio * Curiosity, initiative, and the confidence to work directly with clients * An outgoing personality - someone who wants to learn, grow, and really progress * A full UK driving licence (as you’ll be visiting sites) It’d be a bonus if you know about… * Scripting (e.g. PowerShell) * Git/GitHub * Microsoft SQL Management Studio * Networking and servers * ERP or management systems like SAP or NetSuite * The automation industry What’s in it for you * £40k salary, with overtime and call-out pay (£75/day) * Annual bonus scheme * 6% pension contribution * 23 days holiday (growing with service up to 28) * Gym membership and salary sacrifice perks (cars, bikes) * A golden chance to learn from an expert and carve out a long-term career path in integrations If you’re ready to take the initiative, learn from the best, and put yourself on the fast track to progression, then this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Apply now for immediate consideration