via reed · 1 June 2026 ·12 days ago

Application Developer

Halton Housing
Widnes Full-time GBP 40,051 – 40,051
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Application Developer

Widnes (Hybrid Working)

£40,051

Permanent, Full Time

Here at Halton Housing, we are looking for an experienced Application Developer to work across our vibrant organisation.

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Duration: Permanent

What You’ll Do:

  • Work closely with key internal colleagues to understand the business needs, then translate these needs into a specification against which system changes and enhancements can be developed and delivered.

  • Turn the analysis of business needs into a solution design that will deliver the required system changes and enhancements.

  • Development of designed solutions using a suite of development tools appropriate for the job.

  • Configure system data and integration whilst building and deploying new modules.

  • When required engage with external suppliers to develop the operational systems.

  • Develop test plans for systems changes and enhancements and carry out rigorous testing against these plans, including user testing.

What You’ll Need:
  • Degree in relevant business or technology discipline and/or experience delivering complex technology and change projects using appropriate technologies focussed on digital and application/system based projects.

  • Technical knowledge in areas such as Cloud-computing, Microsoft Power Platform, web application frameworks and database management systems with experience of utilising technology toolsets to build solutions for internal and external users.

  • Can apply an extensive range of problem solving, automation and networking skills both internally (up to Senior Management level) and externally with the ability to explain complex systems and concepts.

  • Can balance conflicting priorities of self and others to deliver successful and diverse projects and/or achieve performance targets and outcomes.

What You’ll Get:
  • 30 day holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays

  • Opportunity to buy or sell holidays

  • Competitive salary

  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

  • Flexible and Hybrid working

  • Supported training and development opportunities

  • Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan

  • Competitive Pension Scheme

If you want to work in a role that makes a real impact on improving people’s lives and you know you’d be a great fit, please apply today!

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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