Senior Systems Developer

Salary: £56,000 - 96,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong experience supporting and developing defined benefit pensions administration systems, with a track record of delivering technology improvements that enhance operational efficiency and member outcomes.
• Ability to work with complex systems and applications, quickly learn new technologies, and implement them successfully in a live operational environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience identifying root causes, improving processes, and delivering effective long-term solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while balancing stakeholder expectations and maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Structured and disciplined approach to system development and change management, including requirements gathering, testing, peer reviews, and controlled deployments.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting key areas of the IntelliPen platform, such as workflows, calculations, reporting, payroll and finance, document production, or IntelliSite.
• Strong technical expertise, including advanced SQL skills, with the ability to write and troubleshoot complex queries, analyse data, and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide technical leadership, coach colleagues, influence stakeholders, and deliver successful change within a pensions administration environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development, and enhancement of IntelliPen functionality, including workflows, reporting, document generation, member portals, calculations, and system integrations.
• Provide expert technical support to developers and operational teams, helping resolve day-to-day incidents and complex system issues.
• Collaborate with internal change and project teams, alongside third-party partners, to deliver system improvements and enhance the overall member experience.
• Work closely with the QA Lead to define and execute testing strategies, ensuring high-quality and reliable system releases.
• Partner with the Senior Service & Support Administrator and Senior Systems Development Manager to plan development roadmaps, manage sprint activity, and support a continuous delivery approach.
• Produce and analyse development reporting with the Admin Platform Team, demonstrating the impact and value of enhancements delivered across the platform.
• Ensure all development activity aligns with AAF standards and governance requirements, maintaining compliance and system integrity.
• Take ownership of solution design and implementation, while coaching colleagues and providing technical leadership to build systems development capability across the wider business.

Technologies:

• Support
• SQL
• Network

More:

We are Brightwell, and we are looking for a Senior Systems Developer to join our Member Services team in Chesterfield. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the configuration, support, and ongoing development of our IntelliPen Pensions Administration platform, working closely with Procentia and our Member Services Support Team. We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working practices, professional and career development, and a strong benefits package including an annual performance bonus, 25 days holiday rising to 30 with service plus bank holidays, pension contributions of 15-17%, life insurance, family-friendly policies, free health assessments, a health cash plan, study support, and wellbeing access through our Employee Assistance Programme and Wellhub platform. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, feel they belong, and contribute to our success, guided by our RISE values: Responsible, Impactful, Supportive, and Expert.

last updated 31 week of 2026