Bowerford Associates

We are searching for an experienced Lead Software Developer someone who is highly skilled in PHP , JavaScript , React , HTML and MySQL for an extremely exciting customer who are going through a large-scale digital transformation programme which is redefining their customer's ecommerce and omnichannel experience. The role is offered on a flexible working basis - you can be fully remote or if located near to South Devon you can work in a hybrid fashion, however, if you want to be more office-based this is also an option. Working as a Lead Developer you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our clients' digital platforms. You will not just be writing outstanding code you will be responsible for the technical direction of current and future development. You will mentor a high-performing team, influencing architectural decisions that impact millions of customers and users! You will be at the forefront of building scalable, resilient, and high-performance solutions to support rapidly growing omnichannel and ecommerce operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on leading by example, solving complex technical challenges, and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and guidance across the development lifecycle. Collaborate with Product Owners and Stakeholders to define technical strategy and solution architecture. Lead and mentor Developers, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Deliver clean, maintainable, and scalable code across front-end and back-end systems. Ensure engineering best practices, including code reviews, thorough testing, and CI/CD. Identify and address performance, scalability, and security concerns. Champion Agile principles and contribute to an iterative, collaborative development process. Essential Skills & Experience Deep, hands-on experience with PHP , JavaScript , React , HTML , and MySQL . Proven track record in a Lead Developer or Senior Developer role, ideally within a high-traffic or retail environment. Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable systems. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Effective communicator, able to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Passionate about code quality, performance, and continuous improvement. Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Eligible to live and work in the UK without company sponsorship. Desirable Experience Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure and modern DevOps practices. Knowledge of eCommerce platforms and customer experience optimisation. Experience building enterprise-grade web applications and/or mobile applications (using Android/iOS). Familiarity with open-source tools, frameworks, and the wider technical ecosystem. What is Offered Competitive salary and performance incentives. Tailored training, certifications, and career development plans. Company pension scheme. Long service awards and enhanced leave entitlement. Generous employee discount and rewards/benefits. Cycle to work scheme. Flexible & remote working options. A collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued. 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) Remote and Hybrid working available. Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is not offering sponsorship for this vacancy. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are searching for a remote working Senior Software Engineer for a market leading technical business, an organisation who produce award-winning software applications, solutions and products for their clients. You will be joining a friendly, dynamic and supportive team who encourage collaboration, fostering a culture of innovation. In this position you will play a key role in the design, development and testing of software applications and tools for both internal and external stakeholders. You will be assisting the Engineering Team and Product Owners in turning project requirements into technical tasks for the Development Team, producing sensible estimates for the tasks. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will keep abreast of new developments across the business, and you will work with the team to implement best practice. You will promote better working practices and the adoption of tools that improve the efficiency and quality of development within the team. You will use your previous experience to assist in the delivery, design, implementation, configuration and testing of large and complex modules within a product. You will also seek opportunities to share your knowledge and experience with Junior Developers. The role will involve: Assisting the implementation and/or configuration of modules/components that comprise the product Supporting the analysis functions within the team providing detailed technical information where required Reviewing the work within the team and where appropriate, providing guidance and mentoring Working with other Senior and Lead Technical Software Engineers through a community of practice and Architecture using sync sessions to share knowledge and gain consistency across teams Working within a team environment, interpreting program or project objectives, specifications and requirements Writing applicable program codes and commands, testing and implementing process changes Troubleshooting complex incidents and issues Enabling technology-based process improvements and user efficiencies Work with Project and Process Owners to extend the application into new functional areas Collaborate with Business Analysts to enrich and expand requirements as well as driving product design Break down Epics into individual Stories that can be assigned to other team members About You You will be technically competent and highly experienced in software development and trouble shooting. You will be able to communicate effectively, to explain technical concepts to a range of audiences including non-technical employees. You will also have: Strong hands-on experience in the design and development of .Net and C# based applications Experience in the design and development of Azure-based applications, including Functions and Function Apps BDD and Unit Testing Visual Studio and VS Code Experience working in an Agile environment Cloud platforms - Azure and AWS (Azure is preferred!) Relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server or Cosmos DB is preferred) REST API development GitHub / Git Experience in Agile, CI/CD and Cloud (Azure preferred!) Producer of high-quality routine and non-routine code A formal qualification in related discipline e.g. Microsoft Certified in Azure Fundamentals or Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate (MCADA) is a bonus but is NOT essential. The role come with an excellent benefits package which includes: - Competitive Salary 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Option of adding up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year Annual Lifestyle Allowance Good Pension Scheme (6% for the first 3 years and rising to 10% thereafter) Private Health Insurance (Vitality) Group Income Protection Scheme Charitable Fundraising Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes Internal Coaching and Mentoring Training and Career Progression Remote Working & Family-Friendly Policies Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without Company Sponsorship as our client is unable to sponsor you. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are searching for a Senior Software Engineer for a market leading technical business, an organisation who produce award-winning software applications, solutions and products for their clients. You will be joining a friendly, dynamic and supportive team who encourage collaboration, fostering a culture of innovation. In this position you will play a key role in the design, development and testing of software applications and tools for both internal and external stakeholders. You will be assisting the Engineering Team and Product Owners in turning project requirements into technical tasks for the Development Team, producing sensible estimates for the tasks. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will keep abreast of new developments across the business, and you will work with the team to implement best practice. You will promote better working practices and the adoption of tools that improve the efficiency and quality of development within the team. You will use your previous experience to assist in the delivery, design, implementation, configuration and testing of large and complex modules within a product. You will also seek opportunities to share your knowledge and experience with Junior Developers. The role will involve: Assisting the implementation and/or configuration of modules/components that comprise the product Supporting the analysis functions within the team providing detailed technical information where required Reviewing the work within the team and where appropriate, providing guidance and mentoring Working with other Senior and Lead Technical Software Engineers through a community of practice and Architecture using sync sessions to share knowledge and gain consistency across teams Working within a team environment, interpreting program or project objectives, specifications and requirements Writing applicable program codes and commands, testing and implementing process changes Troubleshooting complex incidents and issues Enabling technology-based process improvements and user efficiencies Work with Project and Process Owners to extend the application into new functional areas Collaborate with Business Analysts to enrich and expand requirements as well as driving product design Break down Epics into individual Stories that can be assigned to other team members About You You will be technically competent and highly experienced in software development and trouble shooting. You will be able to communicate effectively, to explain technical concepts to a range of audiences including non-technical employees. You will also have: Strong hands-on experience in the design and development of .Net and C# based applications Experience in the design and development of Azure-based applications, including Functions and Function Apps BDD and Unit Testing Visual Studio and VS Code Experience working in an Agile environment Cloud platforms - Azure and AWS (Azure is preferred!) Relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server or Cosmos DB is preferred) REST API development GitHub / Git Experience in Agile, CI/CD and Cloud (Azure preferred!) Producer of high-quality routine and non-routine code A formal qualification in related discipline e.g. Microsoft Certified in Azure Fundamentals or Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate (MCADA) is a bonus but is NOT essential. The role come with an excellent benefits package which includes: - Competitive Salary 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Option of adding up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year Annual Lifestyle Allowance Good Pension Scheme (6% for the first 3 years and rising to 10% thereafter) Private Health Insurance (Vitality) Group Income Protection Scheme Charitable Fundraising Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes Internal Coaching and Mentoring Training and Career Progression Remote Working & Family-Friendly Policies Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without Company Sponsorship as our client is unable to sponsor you. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are searching for a Commercial Reporting Analyst / Commercial Business Analyst for an exciting and very secure business based near to Exeter. The position is initially offered as an office-based role. This is a key support role in which you will be delivering accurate reporting and data to help drive the business forward. The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding our client's product portfolio, calculating pricing, and reviewing margins. You will also look after data management for key systems across the group, helping to develop dashboards as well as taking a lead in the projects assigned to you. In this role you will be responsible for reviewing, developing, and delivering reporting and dashboards using SQL, VBA, Power Query, Power Pivot and any other available forms of data extraction, data modelling and data/reporting platforms. You are going to be involved in projects which aim to streamline all reporting around the business, helping to generate improvement opportunities which will benefit stakeholders globally. The senior management team is keen to expand data-driven performance analytics and by improving the reporting processes and capability of all departments it will assist in developing a factually based, scientific approach to continuous improvement. Main Duties: - Build, develop and maintain data models, reporting systems, data automation systems, dashboards and performance metrics that support key business decision-making. Manage and optimise processes for data intake, data validation, data modelling, data visualisations, whilst communicating deliverables to all involved. Project management, tracking the development of projects and delivering results on time as outlined in project proposals. Management of price lists and pricing analysis. To apply pricing increases and create new product price lists for internal and external distribution. Management and review of Product Lifecycle in accordance with obsolescence process, and stock write off procedures. Ad-Hoc internal process review management to streamline business practices and improve accuracy and efficiency for wider business roll out. To be a success in this role you require the following: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advanced level knowledge of Excel (used extensively). Good knowledge of Power Query and Power Pivot. Comfortable working with SQL & VBA. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Numerate & Analytical - experience of working with costing, turnover & margins. A dynamic and proactive self-starter. Highly organised. Desirable Skills: - Experience in the use of Content Management Systems. Knowledge of CRM Systems Knowledge of SOP Systems Knowledge of Warehouse Management systems Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without Company Sponsorship. You will also need to be located within a commutable distance of Exeter Airport / Sowton as the role is 100% office-based throughout probation. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are searching for a remote working Senior Software Engineer for a market leading technical business, an organisation who produce award-winning software applications, solutions and products for their clients. You will be joining a friendly, dynamic and supportive team who encourage collaboration, fostering a culture of innovation. In this position you will play a key role in the design, development and testing of software applications and tools for both internal and external stakeholders. You will be assisting the Engineering Team and Product Owners in turning project requirements into technical tasks for the Development Team, producing sensible estimates for the tasks. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will keep abreast of new developments across the business, and you will work with the team to implement best practice. You will promote better working practices and the adoption of tools that improve the efficiency and quality of development within the team. You will use your previous experience to assist in the delivery, design, implementation, configuration and testing of large and complex modules within a product. You will also seek opportunities to share your knowledge and experience with Junior Developers. The role will involve: Assisting the implementation and/or configuration of modules/components that comprise the product Supporting the analysis functions within the team providing detailed technical information where required Reviewing the work within the team and where appropriate, providing guidance and mentoring Working with other Senior and Lead Technical Software Engineers through a community of practice and Architecture using sync sessions to share knowledge and gain consistency across teams Working within a team environment, interpreting program or project objectives, specifications and requirements Writing applicable program codes and commands, testing and implementing process changes Troubleshooting complex incidents and issues Enabling technology-based process improvements and user efficiencies Work with Project and Process Owners to extend the application into new functional areas Collaborate with Business Analysts to enrich and expand requirements as well as driving product design Break down Epics into individual Stories that can be assigned to other team members About You You will be technically competent and highly experienced in software development and trouble shooting. You will be able to communicate effectively, to explain technical concepts to a range of audiences including non-technical employees. You will also have: Strong hands-on experience in the design and development of .Net and C# based applications Experience in the design and development of Azure-based applications, including Functions and Function Apps BDD and Unit Testing Visual Studio and VS Code Experience working in an Agile environment Cloud platforms - Azure and AWS (Azure is preferred!) Relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server or Cosmos DB is preferred) REST API development GitHub / Git Experience in Agile, CI/CD and Cloud (Azure preferred!) Producer of high-quality routine and non-routine code A formal qualification in related discipline e.g. Microsoft Certified in Azure Fundamentals or Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate (MCADA) is a bonus but is NOT essential. The role come with an excellent benefits package which includes: - Competitive Salary 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Option of adding up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year Annual Lifestyle Allowance Good Pension Scheme (6% for the first 3 years and rising to 10% thereafter) Private Health Insurance (Vitality) Group Income Protection Scheme Charitable Fundraising Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes Internal Coaching and Mentoring Training and Career Progression Remote Working & Family-Friendly Policies Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without Company Sponsorship as our client is unable to sponsor you. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are searching for a Senior Software Engineer for a market leading technical business, an organisation who produce award-winning software applications, solutions and products for their clients. You will be joining a friendly, dynamic and supportive team who encourage collaboration, fostering a culture of innovation. In this position you will play a key role in the design, development and testing of software applications and tools for both internal and external stakeholders. You will be assisting the Engineering Team and Product Owners in turning project requirements into technical tasks for the Development Team, producing sensible estimates for the tasks. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will keep abreast of new developments across the business, and you will work with the team to implement best practice. You will promote better working practices and the adoption of tools that improve the efficiency and quality of development within the team. You will use your previous experience to assist in the delivery, design, implementation, configuration and testing of large and complex modules within a product. You will also seek opportunities to share your knowledge and experience with Junior Developers. The role will involve: Assisting the implementation and/or configuration of modules/components that comprise the product Supporting the analysis functions within the team providing detailed technical information where required Reviewing the work within the team and where appropriate, providing guidance and mentoring Working with other Senior and Lead Technical Software Engineers through a community of practice and Architecture using sync sessions to share knowledge and gain consistency across teams Working within a team environment, interpreting program or project objectives, specifications and requirements Writing applicable program codes and commands, testing and implementing process changes Troubleshooting complex incidents and issues Enabling technology-based process improvements and user efficiencies Work with Project and Process Owners to extend the application into new functional areas Collaborate with Business Analysts to enrich and expand requirements as well as driving product design Break down Epics into individual Stories that can be assigned to other team members About You You will be technically competent and highly experienced in software development and trouble shooting. You will be able to communicate effectively, to explain technical concepts to a range of audiences including non-technical employees. You will also have: Strong hands-on experience in the design and development of .Net and C# based applications Experience in the design and development of Azure-based applications, including Functions and Function Apps BDD and Unit Testing Visual Studio and VS Code Experience working in an Agile environment Cloud platforms - Azure and AWS (Azure is preferred!) Relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server or Cosmos DB is preferred) REST API development GitHub / Git Experience in Agile, CI/CD and Cloud (Azure preferred!) Producer of high-quality routine and non-routine code A formal qualification in related discipline e.g. Microsoft Certified in Azure Fundamentals or Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate (MCADA) is a bonus but is NOT essential. The role come with an excellent benefits package which includes: - Competitive Salary 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Option of adding up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year Annual Lifestyle Allowance Good Pension Scheme (6% for the first 3 years and rising to 10% thereafter) Private Health Insurance (Vitality) Group Income Protection Scheme Charitable Fundraising Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes Internal Coaching and Mentoring Training and Career Progression Remote Working & Family-Friendly Policies Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without Company Sponsorship as our client is unable to sponsor you. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Working as an Accounts Receivable Administrator you will be an important part of our client's finance team. You will be responsible for the management of the Accounts Receivable Ledger, and you will be involved with the collection, monitoring and reporting of the company's debtors. To be a success in this role you must have a friendly telephone manner, and you will be good at building strong relationships. We are looking to speak with candidates who can remain calm whilst working under pressure, individuals with the ability to work to deadlines. If you are motivated, organised with persuasive communication skills and good IT abilities please apply! Credit Control experience is highly desirable for the role but is NOT essential as full training will be provided. We are really keen to speak with candidates who have a desire and the commitment to be involved in a dynamic business, candidates who are passionate and can demonstrate a customer first approach to their work. In this role you will be responsible for the following: - Sales Ledger Maintenance: Allocation of cash to sales ledger accounts. Answering of sales ledger account queries. Monitoring of age of debts, open cash and outstanding balances against limits. Customer Administration: Creation of new customer accounts, including trade and credit checks. The ongoing administration of customer master records in SAGE and various CRM systems. Completion of regular credit checks and reviewing of financial information. Reviewing credit stopped orders. Phoning credit stopped customers. Overriding credit stopped orders. Credit Control: Proactive monitoring of customer accounts that are on credit stop. Preparation of collection letters, ranging from reminders to legal collection notices. Liaison with internal departments to resolve customer queries. Phoning and emailing customers to chase debts. About You: To succeed in this position, you require: - Excellent customer service skills. An excellent telephone manner. Good attention to detail, whilst maintaining a flexible and adaptable approach You MUST be IT literate with good all-round MS Office skills. You are a team player. Credit control experience is highly desirable but is NOT essential (training will be provided). The benefits offered with this role include: - Competitive salary. 32 days holiday (including bank holidays). Good Pension. Professional Development & Training. Staff Discounts. Free Parking. Free Eye Tests. Flexi-time scheme. Please note, this is an office-based role - you are required onsite throughout the week and the office is based on the outskirts of Exeter, near to the M5, junctions 29 and 30. To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without company sponsorship. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are searching for an experienced VB.NET Software Developer for an exciting market leading business, a company that is growing, supports its staff extremely well and offers a friendly workplace where you can develop and build a rewarding long-term career. You will be responsibility for the development and maintenance of a variety of software applications, databases and reports supporting a number of different business divisions and functions. Your key daily duties will include: - Providing guidance, support, and coaching to more junior members of the development team, delegating tasks, resolving technical issues and leading on specific projects. Providing high level technical and analytical support for all software applications. Working to KPI's in line with business needs. Collaborate with all business departments for software requirements. Identifying the need for software development, upgrades, configurations or new systems. Adopt and promote a continuous improvement mentality for the development team. Manage software projects from start to finish. Essential Skills: - Experience of working on large multi-faceted software projects and establishing frameworks around them for the associated software development. A working knowledge of agile software development processes. Minimum of 4-5 years commercial experience coding with VB.Net & VB6. Experience of using Azure DevOps. Experience of MS SQL Server. The ability to prioritise effectively and manage expectations of stakeholders at all levels. Excellent communication skills. A good understanding of the complete software development lifecycle. Desirable Skills: - Any experience coding with C# / .NET would be beneficial but is NOT essential. This role is offered as an office-based position with the ability to work from home occasionally, with prior management approval, once you have completed your probation period (circa 6 months). The working hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm (with a 30-minute lunch break), Monday to Friday . Our client is offering the successful candidate an extremely competitive salary, with rewarding bonus and incentive schemes, flexible benefits, including, 28 days annual leave, long service awards, good pension, ongoing training, free parking and an extensive employee assistance programme and much more. The company prioritises work-life balance and flexibility and they value commitment, teamwork and adaptability! To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK as our customer is unable to provide sponsorship. As the role is office-based you are required to live within a commutable distance of the office/site, which is based between Cirencester and Swindon. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Network Engineer will be working as part of the Infrastructure and Network team to implement, operate and maintain a wide range of network and security systems. You will be delivering multiple tasks and emerging technologies in an exciting competitive environment. You will operate and support all networking and related infrastructure as well as assisting and advising in driving forward improve click apply for full job details