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Fantastic opportunity to join a growing business expanding into new markets.

About Our Client

Our client aren't just about dealing with chemicals; they're dealing with the building blocks of innovation. For decades, they've been a vital partner to researchers and developers across the globe, providing the essential materials that drive scientific breakthroughs.

Now, they're embarking on an exciting journey under new leadership and need talented mandarin-speaking technologists to join them. They're building the future of scientific supply, where cutting-edge software and data-driven solutions meet the complex world of chemical research. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to accelerate scientific discovery, and you want to be part of a team that's making a real impact, this is the place for you.

Job Description

• Ensure key IT software and infrastructure is sufficient, stable, and secure.
• Conduct system and process analyses to identify weaknesses and opportunities.
• Have an understanding of the whole system and take responsibility of teaching this to others.
• Design, code, test, review and document software and apps for business and user needs, using the latest techniques, with embedded security controls.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Manage projects and report on plans and the development progress and application performance to the senior management team and the wider business.
• Instruct teams in the direction of software development and write procedures/provide training on new systems.
• Provide first line support for the company on all IT-related issues.
• Line management of IT team, including monitoring of performance, quality assurance, coaching and mentoring.
• Liaise with third party service providers and manage their project timelines.
• Integrate, develop, support, and provide technical advice on new and current third-party software, including SAP B1 HANA, Power BI and Monday.com.
• Front and back-end development of Apps as well as the WordPress and Laravel websites.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate must have :

• Professional fluency in Mandarin.
• Proven ability to analyse systems and build automation processes.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or STEM related field.
• Expert proficiency across PHP, Python and SQL.

The successful candidate would preferably have :

• In depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) and e-commerce solutions like EDI, PunchOut and APIs.
• Familiar with PowerBI, Laravel and WordPress.
• Ability to perform and deal with 1st Line support issues when required (infrequently).
• Ambition or demonstrable leadership capabilities.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate with those outside of IT dept.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

• Great Salary: Up to £55k salary.
• Stunning new offices: Brand new office opening Q4 2024.
• Secure Your Future: Generous 7.5% company pension contribution.
• Invest in You: Training, certification & personal development a key part of your career.
• Recharge & Balance: 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays), flexitime, no weekends.
• Wellbeing First: On-site gym, games room, sick pay, EAP.
• Connect & Contribute: Team/social/charity events, CSR initiatives.
• Peace of Mind: Death in Service benefit.
• Convenience: On-site free parking.