Unit4 Lead Technical Consultant
6 days ago
Manchester
Unit4 Lead Technical Consultant Permanent | Fully Remote (UK) £65,000 - £80,000 + bonus Key Skills: SQL (T-SQL or PL/SQL) * Unit4 ERP Datasets / Data Dictionary * REST & SOAP Web Services * PowerShell * RERX / ARC / Xtra Reporting About the Role We're seeking a technically focused Unit4 Lead Consultant to take ownership of complex solution design, development, and delivery for a leading IT consultancy. This role is hands-on-ideal for someone who thrives on solving technical challenges, building integrations, and optimising data-driven solutions within Unit4 ERP. You'll play a key role in defining technical strategy, developing custom extensions, reports, and integrations, and ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and high performing. You'll also provide technical direction and guidance to a small team, ensuring best practices and knowledge sharing across projects. What You'll Do • Design and build advanced technical solutions across Unit4 ERP, including reports, integrations, and extensions., • Translate business and functional requirements into technical specifications and data models., • Develop and optimise SQL queries and stored procedures across T-SQL or PL/SQL environments., • Build and maintain REST and SOAP APIs, supporting seamless system integrations., • Create and convert reports using RERX, ARC, and Xtra, applying best practices for performance and maintainability., • Use scripting (PowerShell, Liquid) to automate processes and streamline delivery., • Conduct system testing, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve complex technical issues., • Support pre-sales and project scoping by advising on technical feasibility and effort estimation., • Mentor and guide less experienced consultants in coding standards, integration design, and troubleshooting techniques. Technical Skills & Experience • In-depth experience with Unit4 ERP technical architecture, datasets, and data dictionaries., • Strong SQL development background (T-SQL or PL/SQL)., • Proven experience working with Unit4 ERP integration routines and interfaces (e.g., GL07, CS15, LG04)., • Proficiency with web services technologies (REST, SOAP), including JSON/XML and tools like Postman or SoapUI., • Experience with PowerShell scripting, Liquid Scripting, or similar automation tools., • Understanding of reporting frameworks (RERX, ARC conversions, Xtra)., • Ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues independently., • Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.