Business Systems Developer

Package Description

Vacancy Type: Full-time but flexible working patterns will be considered.

Duration: Perm

This position is based in: Milton Keynes – The Quadrant

Closing date: 21 February 2022

Band & Salary: Band 4B, £32,740 - £36,832

At Network rail you will have a clear development path, access to training and enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as; up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rail subsidies, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more. 

Job Introduction

Main Responsibilities

You’ll provide professional support to the business in respect of the various systems used, providing technical and operational support and guidance.

What will you be doing?

• Create new systems and improve/enhance current systems as identified through constant challenge, primarily using a traditional LAMP stack and the Laravel framework
• Provide technical support in the development and use of all systems
• Provide strategic and tactical technical advice to the functions in relation to Business systems to enable informed decision making.
• Peer review system development, test new systems and upgraded systems so that they correctly validate and verify the business requirements.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of quality and efficiency improvement initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

Meet the essential criteria/ Apply today to join our team!

• Development skills including PhP, MySQL and JavaScript
• Database design skills,
• Good knowledge and experience of internet / Intranet systems and development of web sites.
• Good communication skills and a customer focussed approach

Desirable

• Experience with Laravel and related frameworks
• Understanding of Network rail’s operating and logistic processes.
• ITIL accredited

Who we are looking for?

We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive.We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.

At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have a group of Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link

About The Company

We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions. 

Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.  

We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users. 

As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information