IT Systems Developer

Job Overview

Norbrook are recruiting for an IT Systems Developer to support the implementation and delivery of new IT systems and minor changes / enhancements to existing IT systems in a specific systems development domain (RPG / MS / Qlik).

Main Activities/Tasks

• Support the development and implementation of new IT systems.
• Support the successful delivery of technical changes and enhancements to existing IT systems.
• Support efforts to improve the day-to-day performance of IT systems.
• Support the successful completion of project related systems development deliverables within agreed timescales and cost for specific projects.
• Develop and maintain appropriate support documentation for IT systems including knowledge base and configuration documentation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for any technical decisions affecting their IT systems.
• Assist in the validation of new and existing IT systems where necessary.
• Complete all work in accordance with GxP requirements (GMP, GLP, GCP and GPvP) and any required standards using the appropriate SOPs, methods and tools.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by management.

Essential Criteria:

• BBSC in Computer Science, Information Technology or related subject(s) or equivalent work experience.
• Typically 2-3 years working in an IT Systems Support role supporting IT systems.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience working with third party IT service providers.
• Demonstrates a systematic/disciplined/analytical approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrates excellent inter-personal skills and confidence dealing with colleagues.
• Demonstrates a high level of responsibility and ownership of technical issues.
• Proven ability to work unsupervised individually and as a member of a team to agreed targets.
• Knowledge of RPG, MS-Access, MS-SQL, .Net, or Qlikview solutions development technologies.
• Good communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Good MS-Office (Word / Excel / Project /) and MS-Sharepoint proficiency.

Desirable Criteria:

• TOGAF / Zachman Foundation Certified or equivalent.
• ITSM / ITIL Foundation Certified or equivalent.
• PRINCE / PMP Foundation Certified or equivalent.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of CRM, SCM, ERP, MES or LIMS systems and their underlying technology.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server Platforms, Active Directory, MS Exchange, LAN/WAN Administration and MS-Access.

Duration: Permanent

Location: Newry

Additional Information:

• Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.
• We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa at this time.

Benefits:

Free life assurance
Company pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
32 days annual leave
Wedding leave
Company sick pay
Employee well-being initiatives
Employee assistance programme
On-site free parking
Subsidised canteen facilities
WeCare programme – supporting the local community
Employee perks scheme
Employee recognition scheme
Career development opportunities

Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk

​​​​​​​Norbook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.