Systems Developer
Do the work you’re proud of, with support at every step.
Who are IDHL?
At IDHL, we’re more than a digital agency, we’re a strategic partner to ambitious brands, helping them accelerate growth in the digital economy.
Our expertise is delivered through three core divisions: Performance, Web & eCommerce, and Intelligence – all working closely together to create impact across channels.
We’re also home to Fostr, a Shopify Plus agency for luxury and lifestyle brands, and The MTM Agency, specialists in integrated marketing and audience engagement.
What connects it all is our focus on outcomes, not just outputs. We back each other, take pride in what we do, and make sure the way we work works for everyone.
Your role as Systems Developer
The Systems Developer will be a key contributor to the ongoing development of internal systems at IDHL Group. The role will help shape future development strategy, research new technologies and introduce them to the Technology team.
Working as part of a small development team, creating bespoke in-house applications. There will be opportunities to work with the latest technologies to build new applications from scratch, as well as maintain and improve legacy applications.
Main Duties
Work with Project Sponsors and other members of the development team to architect simple solutions to complex problems
Work with internal teams to gather requirements, write functional specification documents and implement solutions in a structured and timely manner
Ensure deliverables meet business requirements
Deliver all stages of the software development lifecycle, from requirements capture through to release and maintenance
Write code to an exceptionally high standard that is well documented and maintainable for future use
Assist in training internal teams on new technologies and software developed
Build and manage relationships with internal teams
Be an active, motivated and inspired member of the team
Maintain a full understanding of company processes, policies, guidelines and contractual obligations, ensuring these are consistently followed
Demonstrate understanding and usage of agentic AI driven development techniques
Key Performance Indicators
Delivery of new solutions and enhancements to existing solutions
Accuracy of estimates vs actuals
Quality well-documented code
Skills and Experience
Essential Technical Skills
o Microsoft .NET, C#, T-SQL on SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
o Microsoft Visual Studio
o Git
Desirable Technical Skills
o .NET Core
o Entity Framework
o Microsoft Blazor
o .NET Web API, JSON, REST
o Microsoft SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps
o Devops and server administration experience using Azure Devops
o Component libraries (e.g., Telerik)
o JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular / React / Vue)
o Experience with cloud-based APIs
o Microsoft Fabric
o Agentic AI driven development using Github Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code or equivalent
A high level of technical expertise, supported by problem solving and research skills
Good judgement with respect to solution identification, and both high- and low-level design
The skill to foresee and avoid pitfalls, in both their own work and when reviewing the work of others
Aptitude for understanding and interpreting client needs
Understanding and appreciation for IT security concepts and practices
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A track record of leading, supporting and mentoring other developers
Act within both agile and waterfall driven scenarios
Good communicator, open minded with a positive attitude
- Department
- Central Ops - Technology
- Role
- Systems Developer
- Locations
- Leeds
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- £45,000 - £55,000
Perks of the job
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Hybrid working
Prefer WFH or in the office? Enjoy the best of both with our hybrid working policy.
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Extra time off
Buy up to an additional week of leave or trade leave for extra salary.
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Flexi time
Early bird or night owl? Adjust your hours to fit your lifestyle, whether that's starting earlier or finishing later.
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Time4You days
Take up to four half-days a year for your wellbeing, so you can focus on you.
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Financial & mortgage support
Our partnerships with Salary Finance and Charles Cameron provide you with financial support and mortgage advice.
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Health & wellbeing
Access a wealth of resources to help and support you depending on your situation, including counselling and legal support.
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Discounts & savings
An employee portal offering discounts and cashback for supermarkets, gym memberships, and more.
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Customise bank holidays
Swap religious-based bank holidays for those that matter to you.
Invested in your growth
Personal and professional development are core to life at IDHL. Harnessing potential, we’ll endeavour to support your career aspirations with our training programmes and personalised development plans.
Inclusivity matters to us
We want our workplace to reflect the diversity of the world we live in. At IDHL, we foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels heard, supported, and valued. We aim to attract, develop, and retain the very best people irrespective of background, beliefs, or personal characteristics.
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About IDHL
IDHL is the UK’s leading digital marketing, web, and commerce specialist.
Focused on delivering meaningful outcomes, we combine experience, AI-driven innovation, and deep insight to deliver transformation and commercial acceleration for world-leading brands.