Development Engineer

Wtech Fire Group are an internationally recognised leader in Fire Safety and Security. We deliver the best Customer Service to attract and retain the Best People to work with the Best Technology in the Best Workplaces. We live our Company Values: Wellbeing, Technical Excellence, Ethics, Collaboration & Honesty. THE ROLE The Development Engineer will design, build and support FrameWorks, the Group's in-house multi-tenant ERP, and the systems that connect to it. FrameWorks runs on Azure SQL with a JavaScript REST API and is moving to modern web and mobile frontends built in React and TypeScript. A central part of this role is rebuilding functionality from our legacy frontends as new web and mobile applications, alongside developing new modules, building integrations with third-party finance and business systems, and supporting the onboarding of newly acquired companies onto the platform. This is hands-on, end-to-end development work with real ownership: the systems you build are used every day by companies across the Group. We operate an AI-assisted development workflow using AI code tools. All code, AI-assisted or otherwise, goes through peer review and formal change control. You will be expected to use these tools well and to stand over everything you release. FrameWorks currently includes legacy Microsoft Access and PowerApps frontends which are being deprecated, this role builds their replacements. Reporting to: Systems & Innovations Manager Hours: 37hrs per week Days: Monday-Friday ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Strong JavaScript or TypeScript, with solid experience in React or Node.js and a willingness to work across the full stack.Experience building or consuming REST APIs.Good SQL and a sound understanding of relational database design.Experience with Git-based version control (we use GitHub and pull requests).Experience with, or demonstrable aptitude for, AI-assisted development workflows.Ability to gather requirements directly from business users and turn them into working, supportable solutions.Ability to prioritise work and manage a varied workload across multiple companies and projects.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal. DESIRABLE CRITERIA Strong commercial software development experience.Strong across the full stack: backend development in Node.js and frontend development in React and TypeScript.Level 7 or above QQI qualification in a related IT field.Experience with SQL Server or Azure SQL specifically.Mobile application development experience (e.g. React Native).Experience with Microsoft Azure services (App Services, Azure SQL).Experience rebuilding or replacing legacy applications with modern web equivalents.Experience integrating with finance or ERP systems (e.g. SAP Business One) or AP automation platforms.Experience of multi-tenant or multi-company systems.Experience working under formal change control or in an audited environment (e.g. SOX).Understanding or experience of UI/UX design. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Design, develop, test and release new FrameWorks modules and features across the database, API, and frontend layers.Rebuild functionality from legacy frontends as modern web and mobile applications in React and TypeScript.Build and maintain integrations between FrameWorks and third-party systems, including finance, AP automation, and group reporting platforms.Support the migration of newly acquired companies onto FrameWorks, including data preparation, validation, and upload.Participate fully in peer code review, including critical review of AI-assisted output before release.Follow the department's change control, release, and documentation procedures, keeping all records accurate and up to date.Provide second-line technical support for FrameWorks issues escalated by the support team.Work closely with staff across the Group to identify areas where systems improvements can be made and implemented.Identify and champion new technology or approaches to improve Group systems and processes.Undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the Senior Development Engineer and Systems & Innovations Manager.Promote and maintain a positive HSEQ culture and safe work environment in conjunction with the Writech Health & Safety Statement.Proactively engage in all quality initiatives while ensuring best practice standards are promoted and maintained. Benefits: Company pensionEmployee assistance programOn-site parking We value diversity, equity, and inclusion; we recognise the benefits it can bring to the workforce and our Client’s that we support. We celebrate difference and want our People to be representative of all communities, genders, backgrounds and skill levels. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Our diverse representation is enriched by many characteristics, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and cultural experience. We welcome job applicants from all communities, fostering a culture of inclusion for employees and respecting all individuals. Our differences make us a better team – make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better business results.