Who are Thatchers Cider?
Established in 1904 by William John Thatcher, we have grown into one of the top cider-making businesses in the world. Now in our fifth generation of family cider makers, we’re exceptionally proud of our Somerset roots.
We’ve experienced tremendous growth through industry-leading levels of investment in our marketing, people development, innovative technology, and world-class cider mill. The best part? We’re just getting started.
As the No.1 family-owned cider brand in the UK and No.2 in the full cider category, we’re proud of our heritage and excited about our future. Our IT team plays a vital role in supporting innovation and growth, recently contributing to the implementation of a new canning line and several other strategic projects.
What will I be doing?
We’re continuing to invest in our business systems and digital capabilities to support our growth and operational excellence. We’re looking for a proactive Application Developer & ERP Support Analyst to help us evolve our systems and support our users.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Developing and customizing our ERP system.
* Supporting and enhancing integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms, including REST APIs and OData endpoints.
* Managing source control and contributing to structured development workflows.
* Writing and maintaining technical documentation, test plans, and operational user guides for the developmental changes made.
* Collaborating closely with colleagues across departments to deliver robust, user-focused solutions.
* Participating in the IT support rota, with an onsite presence required.
* This is a collaborative role based in our open-plan office, where teamwork, communication, and knowledge sharing are key to our success.
* Joining the out-of-core hours support rota.
What are we looking for?
What essential skills do I need?
* Understanding of ERP systems and their role in business operations.
* SQL and relational database knowledge.
* Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and/or Dynamics 365 Business Central.
* Familiarity with source control tools (e.g., Git).
* Experience with Azure Function Apps.
* Reporting tools: SSRS, Power BI, Jet Reports.
* Development languages: C/AL or AL, C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net.
* Exposure to data warehousing concepts, ideally using Microsoft Fabric.
Personal Qualities:
* Confidence and ability to engage with people at all levels.
* Proactive problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail, whether working independently or as part of a team.
* Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
* A positive attitude in the face of challenges.
* Willingness to gain first-hand experience by being out in the business, away from the desk, to understand problems and solutions.
If you believe you have the skills we are looking for, are self-motivated with strong interpersonal qualities, and can work both independently and as part of the Thatchers team, we look forward to hearing from you!
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