Delphi Developer
CV-LibraryWickford, EssexpermanentPosted: 3 June 2026
Apply NowWe are seeking an experienced Delphi / SQL Developer to join our client's growing development team and work on large-scale, business-critical enterprise applications used by global clients. This is a senior technical role focused on maintaining, enhancing, and modernising a complex Delphi-based system with a strong SQL Server backend.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with mature codebases, and contributing to long-term system stability, this role will suit you perfectly.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain, support, and enhance existing Delphi enterprise applications.
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Diagnose and resolve complex defects, performance issues, and system bottlenecks.
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Work closely with business users to translate requirements into technical solutions.
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Produce clear documentation for updates, fixes, and new features.
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Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and code reviews.
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Ensure all development follows secure coding and internal QA standards.
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Contribute to system upgrades, transitions, and modernisation initiatives.
Essential Skills & Experience
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10+ years commercial Delphi development (XE2, XE10 or later).
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10+ years Transact-SQL / MS SQL Server experience.
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Team Leading and mentioning experience
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3+ years .NET C# experience.
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Strong experience with complex, data-driven applications.
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Proven background maintaining or upgrading legacy systems.
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Experience with visually inherited UIs.
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Strong debugging, optimisation, and performance-tuning skills.
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Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid SDLC environments.
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Familiarity with version control (Git, SVN, etc.).
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Experience collaborating with QA, Infrastructure, and business teams.
Education
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Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field OR
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Equivalent professional experience.
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Relevant certifications are a plus.
What’s on Offer
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Opportunity to work on mission-critical enterprise systems.
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Join a highly skilled, supportive development team.
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Long-term stability with scope for modernisation and technical influence.
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Competitive salary + benefits
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Hybrid- 3 Days Working from Home
If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with mature codebases, and contributing to long-term system stability, this role will suit you perfectly.
Key Responsibilities
*
Maintain, support, and enhance existing Delphi enterprise applications.
*
Diagnose and resolve complex defects, performance issues, and system bottlenecks.
*
Work closely with business users to translate requirements into technical solutions.
*
Produce clear documentation for updates, fixes, and new features.
*
Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and code reviews.
*
Ensure all development follows secure coding and internal QA standards.
*
Contribute to system upgrades, transitions, and modernisation initiatives.
Essential Skills & Experience
*
10+ years commercial Delphi development (XE2, XE10 or later).
*
10+ years Transact-SQL / MS SQL Server experience.
*
Team Leading and mentioning experience
*
3+ years .NET C# experience.
*
Strong experience with complex, data-driven applications.
*
Proven background maintaining or upgrading legacy systems.
*
Experience with visually inherited UIs.
*
Strong debugging, optimisation, and performance-tuning skills.
*
Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid SDLC environments.
*
Familiarity with version control (Git, SVN, etc.).
*
Experience collaborating with QA, Infrastructure, and business teams.
Education
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Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field OR
*
Equivalent professional experience.
*
Relevant certifications are a plus.
What’s on Offer
*
Opportunity to work on mission-critical enterprise systems.
*
Join a highly skilled, supportive development team.
*
Long-term stability with scope for modernisation and technical influence.
*
Competitive salary + benefits
*
Hybrid- 3 Days Working from Home