Unit 4 ERP API Developer (Business World)

The API Developer will work as part of the Business World team to support the Unit 4 ERP system (Internally known as Business World) and maintain and improve the quality and integrity of the data, as well as improve the impact of the efficiency, reporting and effectiveness of the system as a whole.

The API Developer will be responsible for working with key business stakeholders, to establish areas of integration with other systems. They will work with the stakeholders to establish the requirements, manage these within projects, test and build the solutions. They will also need to work with third parties to establish possible dataflow between systems.

The role requires the candidate to have a strong knowledge of Unit 4 ERP API and Extension Toolkit along with a combination of system, analytical and personal skills to optimise the system and develop it as part of the wider team, for current and future business needs.

The role will also require working with other members of the team to help to upskill their knowledge of Extension Toolkits and Unit 4 API.

+ Understanding of SQL or other coding principles / language for purposes of supporting an ERP system
+ Strong experience working with REST APIs, integrations (JSON/XML, SOAP), and low-code/no-code platforms, particularly the Unit4 Extension kit Tool
+ An understanding of data controls and reflecting these through workflows and controls on systems
+ Self-driven, independent worker who is also a strong team player with a customer-oriented mindset
+ Good time management, able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

"Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation."

At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.

For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all., As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people's lives, you will have access to the following benefits

+ 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years' service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
+ 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
+ An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
+ Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
+ Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters' levels qualifications, and management development programmes
+ Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women's Network), MANaging Network, Menopause Network Group
+ Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
+ Opportunity to request flexible working from day one

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.

In addition;

+ We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
+ We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government's Access to Work scheme.
+ Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.