Integration Specialist

at  Routeco

INTEGRATION SPECIALIST

Routeco is looking towards a bright future as a growing part of Sonepar, an independent family-owned company with global market leadership (44,500 people, an annual turnover of 33.3 billion euros) in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions, and related services.
You’ll be joining a growing organisation in the UK of over 250 associates at one of the UK’s leading distributors of industrial automation and control products.
We encourage development and progression both within individuals and in the business by constantly moving forward and are open to acquisitions that help to strengthen our skills and offerings to also provide the best for our customers and our associates.
If you are looking for a company that has a long-term vision and cares about its people and the planet, then look no further.
We want you to join and contribute to a team that is constantly striving to be La Référence.

ARE YOU THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Systems Integration Specialist to join our IT team at Routeco, a leading distributor of industrial automation solutions.
In this technical role, you will be responsible for integrating the company’s diverse business systems with each other and with external platforms such as supplier EDI systems, finance and banking platforms. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing operational efficiency as the business transitions from a legacy ERP system (OneOffice) to a new ERP platform over the next two years.
Additionally, you will be a key contributor to the integration of our new automated warehouse, featuring an AutoStore system, ensuring seamless communication and data exchange between this platform and other business systems.
This is a hands-on technical role that requires expertise in integration technologies, proficiency in Microsoft .NET, REST API development, and scripting in Python and JavaScript.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong experience with Microsoft .NET for integration and API development.
• Experience with source control platforms such as git.
• Expertise in writing and consuming REST APIs.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience in integrating legacy and modern systems.
• Familiarity with data migration processes and tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues efficiently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• SQL Server (T-SQL, Stored Procedures)
• Code quality, unit testing and SOLID principles
• XML / XSLT transformations
• Informix
• Unix system administration / Shell scripting
• PowerShell
• MS Power platform
• MS Dynamics (CRM)
• MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
• Warehousing / WMS Platforms
  Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid working TBD upon interview)
  If you are passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation in industrial automation and have the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to join our team at Routeco. Together, we will oversee the successful migration to a new ERP solution and automated warehouse and continue to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions to our clients worldwide.

• Design, develop, and maintain integrations between internal business systems and external platforms (e.g., EDI, finance, and banking systems).
• Manage the integration and data migration efforts during the transition from OneOffice to a new ERP system, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Collaborate with the warehouse automation team to implement and support integrations for the AutoStore system.
• Write, consume, and manage REST APIs to enable seamless system interactions.
• Develop and maintain scripts using Python and JavaScript to support integration workflows.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into technical integration solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues to maintain operational reliability.
• Ensure all integrations are secure, efficient, and compliant with company policies and industry standards.
• Document integration processes and provide training or support to relevant stakeholders as required.
• Stay updated on emerging integration technologies and recommend improvements to the integration landscape.