CADS sister company, sofco Ltd, is hiring Location: North East England (Hybrid / Flexible Working) Contract Type: Full Time About sofco At sofco, we help leading global businesses plan smarter and perform better. We’re a Private Equity–backed software company delivering end-to-end Supply Chain Planning solutions across Food & CPG, Specialty Retail, Manufacturing, and Distribution. Our flagship product, sofco Planning, empowers organisations to optimise demand, inventory, production, procurement, and distribution planning — helping them make faster, more informed decisions. We’re growing rapidly and investing heavily in innovation. Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence as we shape the future of supply chain planning software. The Role As a Product Developer, you’ll play a key role in designing, building, and enhancing sofco’s Planning software suite. You’ll work as part of Product Management & R&D, with Consulting & Sales teams to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and high-performing software solutions. This is a hands-on development role where you’ll contribute to new product features, integration capabilities, and system performance improvements, helping sofco stay at the forefront of supply chain planning technology. Key Responsibilities Product Design & Development Develop new features and modules for the sofco Planning suite in line with product roadmap priorities. Work with Product Managers and Consultants to interpret functional requirements into detailed technical designs. Build reliable, maintainable, and well-documented code that meets performance and usability standards. Participate in solution architecture discussions, ensuring scalability and flexibility of design. Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure product quality and stability. Contribute to product releases and deployment planning. Collaboration & Communication Collaborate with Application Consultants to understand customer requirements and implementation challenges. Work closely with Support teams to resolve issues and enhance the customer experience. Provide technical input to product demos, proofs of concept, and prototype development. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the R&D function. Innovation & Improvement Stay informed about emerging technologies, supply chain trends, and software development best practices. Suggest and implement improvements to code quality, performance, and user experience. Participate in design reviews and share knowledge with peers. About You You’re a problem solver with a passion for creating elegant, efficient software that solves real business problems. You thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas can influence product direction and technical design. Must-Have Skills & Experience Strong experience in software development, ideally in a commercial SaaS or enterprise application environment. Proficiency in web app development: C#, .NET backend, SQL Server and JavaScript, or similar enterprise development stacks. Understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and system integration concepts. Experience working within structured development frameworks (e.g., Agile or Scrum). Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Nice-to-Have Skills Experience in Supply Chain Planning, ERP, or Manufacturing software domains. Knowledge of Azure, APIs, or microservices architectures. Familiarity with Power BI, data visualisation, or analytics tools. Experience using version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Exposure to UI/UX design principles. Understanding of legacy systems i.e. Boreland C++ 3.0-6.0 Personal Attributes Passionate about building high-quality software that delivers business value. Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies. Able to balance technical excellence with practical delivery. A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing ideas and solving problems together. Why Join sofco? Work on market-leading software used by global FMCG and retail brands. Influence the product roadmap and see your work directly improve customer outcomes. Be part of a growing, innovative company backed by strong investment. Continuous professional development and opportunities to grow within the R&D team. Competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive hybrid working culture. Join sofco — and help us build the next generation of intelligent supply chain planning software. Apply today to become part of our development journey.