Senior Applications Developer
A senior developer maintaining and enhancing enterprise/ERP applications (primarily IBM iSeries/AS400 with RPGLE, CLLE, and SQL) that support RBC Bearings' 24/7 manufacturing operations, while supporting users, vendors, and reporting needs.
- Compensation
- $84K–$129.8K / yr
- Location
- Oxford, Connecticut, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of hands-on iSeries/AS400 development experience
- Strong proficiency with RPGLE and CLLE development
- Advanced experience with database management systems and data analysis
- Ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries
- Strong programming, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with Windows Server environments (2012 and newer)
- Advanced knowledge of desktop operating systems and enterprise application support
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and organizational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with technical teams and business leadership
Nice to have
- Experience with COBOL, AS400 printing solutions, and Profound UI
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS
- Development experience using Visual Studio, VB.NET, C#, PHP, VBA, and Microsoft Access programming
- Working knowledge of Team Foundation Server and source control practices
- Experience with Oracle (PL/SQL), SQL Server (T-SQL), and DB2 development and troubleshooting
- Understanding of enterprise infrastructure, data center technologies, and networking concepts
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive results with minimal supervision
Full description
Join Our Team
Are you passionate about solving complex business challenges through technology? We're seeking a Senior Applications Developer to play a critical role in supporting and enhancing our enterprise applications, ERP systems, and business-critical integrations. In this role, you'll work closely with business stakeholders, end users, vendors, and IT teams to deliver innovative solutions that keep our manufacturing operations running efficiently around the clock.
This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on business performance, lead system improvements, and help shape the future of our application environment while working with a diverse set of technologies across development, database management, reporting, and enterprise systems.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Applications Developer, you will serve as a key technical resource responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and optimizing enterprise applications that support our business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert-level support, troubleshooting, and training to business users across multiple software platforms and ERP applications.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to identify, analyze, and resolve application issues while ensuring a positive user experience.
- Design, develop, test, and implement enhancements and modifications to ERP systems and related applications.
- Manage and coordinate support requests through our IT service management processes, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Collaborate with software vendors, third-party partners, and cross-functional teams to address complex technical challenges.
- Monitor, document, and manage application changes in accordance with established Change Management procedures.
- Investigate incidents, determine business impact, and escalate issues appropriately to drive rapid resolution.
- Develop and execute SQL queries, reports, stored procedures, and data extracts to support business operations, audits, and decision-making.
- Maintain accurate documentation of troubleshooting activities, resolutions, and system changes.
- Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reliability, and user satisfaction.
- Support a 24/7 manufacturing environment by helping ensure the stability and availability of critical business systems.
- Manage priorities effectively while maintaining compliance with service level expectations.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.