We are excited to be partnering with Crane Building Services and Utilities to recruit for an Analyst Programmer to join their growing IT team!

The Company

Crane Buildings Services & Utilities (Crane BS&U) design and manufacture a range of engineered flow control products and solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors. The company is part of the Process Flow Technologies group, a division of the parent company Crane Co, a New York Stock Exchange quoted company with a market capitalisation in excess of $6.0 billion (January 2023).

Crane BS&U is headquartered in Ipswich UK and has some 500 employees based in UK locations in Ipswich, Hitchin and Northampton as well as overseas in the United Arab Emirates and China

At Crane - Legacy guides culture, and our culture drives our businesses forward. Crane PSE (Philanthropy, Sustainability, and Equality) is an initiative to make an even bigger global impact - through community outreach, environmentally conscious manufacturing methods, and a diverse workforce that reflects the worldwide market in which we operate.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive Analyst Programmer to work with business partners in analysing requirements and developing software solutions for complex processes. This role ensures systems align with business objectives and provides essential support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and translate business requirements into functional specs and test plans.
• Document workflows, ensuring client sign-off.
• Design and execute test scenarios and scripts.
• Ensure compliance with system security procedures and development standards.
• Manage IT work requests, project timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Stay updated on IT trends and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain automated reporting systems.
• Solve problems and fix bugs in tools and systems.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in business analysis and software development.
• Proven experience working with Manufacturing ERP systems, such as QAD
• Experience in Progress desirable
• Strong documentation, testing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with IT security and standards compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and solve complex problems.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in office, 2 days WFH) - onsite for the first 3 months
• 5% company bonus
• 7% pension contribution

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