Application Developer & ERP Support Analyst

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!