ABOUT US

Cottsway is a registered housing provider working in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. We are the largest affordable housing provider in the district of West Oxfordshire.
We own and manage over 5,800 homes ranging from flats and bungalows to family homes, for rent and Low-Cost Home Ownership (LCHO). We have over 12,000 customers.
We have some of the strongest financial and governance ratings in the sector and we are committed to doing more to help people in housing need, with a robust development programme.

We are proud to:

• Reinvest our profits every year not only to create more homes, but also to ensure our existing customer’s homes are kept in great shape, with an in-house team of skilled tradespeople who carry out this work.
• Put our customers at the heart of everything we do, with a dedicated team of housing, neighbourhood, financial and welfare officers to provide support where needed.
• Be active in and bring social value to our local communities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Proficiency in SQL, Python, and JavaScript (or other object-oriented programming language)
Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, or advanced reporting tools
Strong understanding of business process automation and systems integration including API’s, REST, and Graph
Familiarity with cloud services such as Azure Functions and Azure Application services
Analytical skills and a structured approach to problem-solving

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Cottsway, we’re seeking a highly skilled Business Systems Developer to provide vital support to our IT & Projects Team.
The ideal candidate will have excellent programming and analytical skills, with the ability to design, implement, and maintain data-driven solutions that enhance existing systems and align with organisational objectives.
Responsibilities will include developing and implementing solutions for self-service data access and reporting capabilities across the organisation, designing, and maintaining systems and automations that improve business processes, and providing technical support and training for end-users and technical teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain SQL-based solutions for data extraction, transformation, and reporting across the organisation.
Design, optimise, and manage data warehousing solutions to ensure seamless data flow.
Implement self-service reporting tools and dashboards to empower stakeholders with data-driven decision-making.
Automate and streamline business processes through data integrations and workflow automation.
Collaborate with business teams to understand data requirements and troubleshoot issues related to data access and reporting.
Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across systems.