Software Developer

Software Developer - Modern Import/Export Platform (Onsite, Birmingham)

Hours: 2pm-8pm, Monday-Friday (Saturday can be used instead of a weekday if preferred)Location: Birmingham (Onsite Only) Engagement: Contract

About the Software Developer role We're building a next-generation ERP platform tailored for the fast-moving trading and import/export sector - covering stock control, logistics, customs workflows, purchasing, sales, and operational reporting. This is a rare opportunity to shape a system from the ground up and work directly with the teams who rely on it every day.

You'll be working onsite in Birmingham, embedded in the operational environment, giving you real-time access to warehouse, logistics, and trading teams. This is essential for understanding workflows, validating features, and delivering a system that genuinely improves efficiency.

What You'll Be Doing as the Software Developer

Building backend services using Python + Django or .NET Core

Developing a modern, responsive frontend using React

Designing and optimising relational data structures in PostgreSQL

Integrating with third-party systems (freight, customs, carriers, accounting)

Deploying and maintaining cloud infrastructure on AWS or Azure

Supporting future mobile app development using React Native

Working closely with operational teams to understand real-world processes and translate them into robust digital workflows

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience with Python/Djangoor.NET Core

Solid understanding of REST APIs and modern frontend frameworks (React preferred)

Expereince with Google Appsheet

Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases

Ability to work onsite daily in Birmingham

Comfortable collaborating with non-technical operational teams

Experience in logistics, warehousing, trading, or ERP systems is highly desirable

Experience with Java would be highly desirable

Why This Role Stands Out as Software Developer

You'll help architect a brand-new ERP platform - not maintain legacy code

You'll see the impact of your work immediately in a real operational environment

You'll work with a modern, well-chosen tech stack

You'll have direct access to decision-makers

Long-term contract potential

Working Hours

2pm-8pm, Monday to Friday

OR swap one weekday for Saturday if that suits your schedule better

Fully onsite due to the operational nature of the role

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates