Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) is a global integrated manufacturer of industrial machinery with a tradition of excellence and innovation that spans over 400 years. Our division “Drive Technologies” (DT) in EMEIA stands for an established global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of drives, custom drive solutions, industrial gearboxes, electrical motors and variable frequency drives.

Invertek Drives - headquartered in Welshpool, UK - is a fast growing global company dedicated to the design, development and manufacturing of energy saving variable frequency drive technology.

We are committed to acting responsibly in the world in which we operate. Our drive for a cooler planet began nearly 25 years ago with a range of variable frequency drives that reduce energy used by electric motors in applications around the world.
We continue to dedicate our energies to reducing carbon emissions. From electric vehicles to sustainable infrastructure and processes, we are taking steps towards a greener future.

Junior Systems Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, testing, deployment, and support of bespoke software applications

• Support ongoing development and enhancement of ERP systems (e.g. Sage 200)

• Work with users across departments to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions

• Develop integrations between systems (ERP, databases, and third-party applications)

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

• Assist with troubleshooting software issues and debugging existing applications

• Support testing activities including UAT and defect resolution

• Contribute to process automation initiatives to improve business efficiency

• Maintain documentation for internally developed systems and processes

• Follow IT development standards, version control processes, and change management procedures

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not essential)

• Knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript)

• Basic understanding of databases (SQL Server or similar)

• Awareness of software development lifecycle practices

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication skills with the ability to engage with non-technical users

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Experience (Not Essential):

• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. Sage 200 or similar)

• Experience using version control tools (e.g. Git)

• Understanding of system integrations and data flows