Software Specialist

1 week ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom AkzoNobel Full time

**Software Specialist**
**Felling, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE10 0JY**
**Competitive salary and benefits package**

If you are interested in installing, developing, and testing software, this is a rare opportunity to influence the ongoing success of a world expert in making coatings. Operating in over 150 countries, AkzoNobel is home to well-known brands, such as the UK’s favourite Dulux paint, and has been awarded Top Employer status in the UK and Europe. We are now looking for a Software Specialist to develop, test and implement software packages for the Marine and Protective Coatings global Chromascan colour range to support our global tinting operation.

**Software Specialist - The Role**
- Perform installations of software and printers remotely for global customers
- Provide IT support and training for existing software
- Develop and improve software by gathering requirements, writing specifications, working with programmers to deliver change, testing outcomes and documenting processes
- Troubleshoot customer queries
- Regularly review and update webpage content
- Writing reports using data analytics (production reports and software testing reports)

**Software Specialist - About You**
- Comfortable working with computers and installing software
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with a diverse global customer base
- Organized, attentive to detail, and able to write reports and perform calculations
- Analytical mindset to evaluate data to deliver meaningful business results
- Able to generate new ideas, proactively solve problems and provide solutions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of colour science advantageous but not essential

**Software Specialist - What Is In It For You**
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

- Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
- Income protection
- Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Life Assurance
- Company pension
- Product discounts
- Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Transport links

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gateshead



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