Analyst Programmer

Analyst Programmer
Northampton (NN4 5FB)

The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are now looking for an Analyst Programmer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00 at our Grange Park site in Northampton, with a requirement to cover out-of-hours support, subject to business needs.

The Benefits

• Salary of up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  
• Up to 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus 5 days of Volunteer Leave
  
• Free access to online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing services
  
• Cycle to Work scheme and gym discounts
  
• Critical illness cover and life events counselling
  
• On-site mental health first aiders
  
• Free eye test and retail discounts
  
• Employee referral scheme
  
• Tailored development and career opportunities
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity for a programmer with superb RPG skills to join a global logistics leader.
  
  Working on a range of innovative projects, you’ll be enabled to advance your skills within a technically-focused logistics environment where you can grow your expertise and portfolio.
  
  What’s more, you’ll discover a supportive team, a generous benefits package, and a strong focus on professional growth and innovation.
  
  The Role
  
  As an Analyst Programmer, you will support and develop operational solutions for our warehouse and transport management systems.
  
  Using the RPG IV development stack within critical business applications on the AS400/iSeries platform, you will evaluate user needs, develop technical specifications, and create efficient, tailored solutions.
  
  You will also:
  
  
• Provide ongoing technical support for AS400/iSeries applications
  
• Use RPG IV, Free Format, and SQL to develop, test, and modify programmes
  
• Document solution designs and functional specifications
  
• Perform unit, integration, and user acceptance testing
  
• Liaise with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure delivery
  
• Continuously seek process improvements and support business growth
  
  About You
  
  To be considered as an Analyst Programmer, you will need:
  
  
• Experience with RPG III, RPG IV, RPG ILE, RPG Free Format, Query/400, and SQL/400
  
• Experience in SDLC processes and tools
  
• A track record of analysing and debugging code with efficiency improvements
  
• Strong documentation skills and commercial awareness
  
• The ability to develop applications that meet operational requirements
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
  
  The closing date for this role is 30th May 2025.
  
  Other organisations may call this role RPG Developer, iSeries Developer, AS400 Programmer, Software Developer, Programmer, Developer, Software Engineer, Application Engineer, or Application Analyst.
  
  Webrecruit and Yusen Logistics are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
  
  So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Analyst Programmer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency