Cooper Software
IFS Technical Consultant
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About Cooper Software
Cooper Software, founded in the UK in 2005, is a trusted IFS Partner with over 20 years of experience helping customers maximise the value of their IFS investment. Today, the company is an IFS Specialised Channel Partner and IFS Premier ISV Partner, supporting organisations end to end from ERP project evaluation and implementation through to post go live support, hosting & managed services, continuous improvement programmes. The company also offers a growing portfolio of complementary products, purpose built for IFS customers.
Our work spans a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, energy and utilities, construction and engineering, food and beverage, and service industries. Customers choose Cooper Software when they are looking for a full service IFS partner with deep technical expertise and industry experience.
We are proud to be a growing, dynamic business that offers our employees real opportunities. You will join a team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous learning, where your contributions help shape meaningful change for customers around the world.
About the role
As an IFS Technical Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering successful IFS implementations, upgrades and technical consultancy for our customers.
Working closely with Project Managers, Functional Consultants and customers, you will design, configure and develop technical solutions that enable organisations to maximise the value of their IFS investment.
You will also provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-sales support through to implementation, go-live and ongoing customer support.
What you will be doing
- Deliver technical consultancy across IFS implementation, upgrade and optimisation projects.
- Design, configure and customise IFS solutions to meet customer requirements.
- Develop integrations, connectivity solutions and data migrations.
- Produce IFS Reports and technical reporting solutions.
- Support customers by investigating and resolving technical issues.
- Work alongside Functional Consultants to deliver complete business solutions.
- Contribute to workshops, technical design sessions and Business Information Reviews.
- Mentor junior consultants and share technical knowledge across the team.
- Contribute to the development of Cooper Software's own products, tools and AI-driven innovations.
- Stay at the forefront of new IFS capabilities and emerging technologies.
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About you
You will already have experience delivering technical IFS solutions and enjoy working directly with customers to solve real business challenges.
You will ideally have experience in:
- IFS implementation and upgrade projects.
- IFS configuration and technical development.
- IFS Connectivity.
- Data migration.
- Crystal Reports.
- Technical troubleshooting and support.
- Integrating IFS with third-party applications.
- Producing clear technical documentation.
- Working within project delivery environments.
Experience across multiple industries and versions of IFS would be highly advantageous.
What we are looking for
You will be someone who:
- Enjoys solving complex technical problems.
- Builds trusted relationships with customers.
- Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Works collaboratively within project teams.
- Takes ownership and delivers high-quality work.
- Continuously develops their technical skills and shares knowledge with others.
- Has a genuine interest in innovation, automation and AI.
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Why Cooper Software
At Cooper Software, you will be joining a business that combines the agility of a specialist consultancy with the capability of an established IFS Partner.
We invest heavily in our people, encourage continuous learning and provide opportunities to work across the latest IFS technologies, AI-driven solutions and our own growing portfolio of software products.
You will work alongside experienced consultants who are passionate about technology and delivering exceptional customer outcomes, while having the opportunity to shape innovative solutions that make a real difference to our customers.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced holidays (increasing with length of service)
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Private healthcare and life assurance
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to training, certifications, and real career growth opportunities
- A genuinely supportive, friendly culture where people matter
If you are looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team that is helping shape the future of enterprise technology, we would love to hear from you.
Equality and diversity
Cooper Software values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of treatment for all. Its objective is that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement based on their skills, aptitudes, and abilities. The Company is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence through good equalities and diversity leadership and management.
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