Your New Job Title:Business Systems Engineer

The Skills You'll Need: IT, Technology, SQL expertise, Analytical skills, Python/PowerShell

Your New Salary:up to £55K per annum

Location:Redhill, Surrey

Duration:Permanent

Job status:Hybrid working, 2 days working from home per week

Working hours:37.5 h per week/ Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm

Job posting ID:23338

Who You'll Be Working for:

A multinational global dairy producer is looking for aBusiness Systems Engineerto join their IT Team to modernise the way the business works through smart development, integration, automation, and effective change delivery.

To be successful in this role our client has said it is essential that candidates:

1. Have a SQL server experience to modernise the way the business works through smart development, integration, automation, and effective change delivery.

2. Exceptional communication skills and detail-oriented problem-solving focus.

3.Are eligible to work in the UK.

If that means this job isnt a match for you, please view our other vacancies for one that may be a better fit.

Main responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimise SQL Server solutions including complex queries, stored procedures, and data models to support business systems, integrations, and reporting.
• Develop technical solutions using SQL, scripting languages (Python/PowerShell), and automation tools.
• Build and support system integrations using APIs, SFTP, and integration platforms.
• Prepare SQL-driven datasets and maintain BI dashboards using Tableau (with some exposure to Power BI).
• Work with business teams to understand processes, gather requirements, and identify opportunities to improve systems and data flows.
• Contribute to business change initiatives through process mapping, analysis, and solution design.
• Challenge existing practices and promote scalable, modern approaches that improve efficiency and data quality.
• Follow best-practice development processes including version control, testing, and peer review.
• Produce technical documentation and knowledge articles and deliver work streams within wider projects.

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Strong SQL Server experience including complex queries, stored procedures, query optimisation, and relational data modelling.
• Comfortable working directly with relational databases and large operational datasets.
• Demonstrable development experience using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
• Ability to translate business requirements into clear technical solutions.
• Experience preparing SQL datasets and supporting BI reporting using tools such as Tableau.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and structured development practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Able to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Curious, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative.
• Qualified through experience, apprenticeship, or relevant education (no specific degree required).

Desirable Skills/Experience/Knowledge:

• Comfortable working in legacy environments with a view to modernise.
• Experience with SSIS, automation/orchestration tools, or process automation.
• Awareness of EDI concepts (no deep specialist knowledge required).
• Experience working with ERP systems or large business applications.

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