Applications Engineer

Distant Lands Coffee is a vertically integrated coffee company serving major global brands through farming, milling, roasting, packaging, and distribution operations across multiple international sites. Our technology team supports complex manufacturing, supply chain, and financial systems that keep this end‑to‑end operation running smoothly.

We’re hiring an Applications Engineer to support and enhance the business‑critical applications that power our global operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in multi‑system environments, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and wants to work across ERP, databases, reporting, and custom applications.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, first-shift position with rotating start times between 6am and 8am
• Hybrid schedule offering a balance of onsite and remote work
• IT Team alternates between one week in the Renton office and one week working remotely; Office weeks are scheduled Thursday through Wednesday

Core Technical Responsibilities

• Application lifecycle management - Install, configure, maintain, and support COTS and custom applications across Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, HR, and Payroll.
• ERP support - Support Dynamics GP environments, including manufacturing/distribution modules and multiple ISV add‑ons.
• Database administration - Work extensively in SQL Server Management Studio; manage database objects, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security.
• Reporting & data extraction - Build and maintain reporting solutions using SSRS, Crystal Reports, Report Builder, and T‑SQL.
• Monitoring & performance - Configure monitoring tools and troubleshoot system performance issues, especially database‑related.
• Change control & documentation - Enforce change management policies and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation.
• General IT Support - Provide Level 1–2 support, resolve escalated helpdesk issues, and participate in on‑call rotations.
• Web & application development - Contribute to internal tools using C#, ASP.NET (Forms, MVC, Core), and IIS‑hosted applications.

What You Bring

• Strong experience supporting ERP or business applications (Dynamics GP preferred).
• Solid SQL Server skills: T‑SQL, performance tuning, database design, security, backup/recovery.
• Experience with reporting platforms (SSRS, Crystal, Report Builder).
• Ability to diagnose complex application issues across Windows environments.
• Familiarity with C#, .NET, IIS, or intranet web applications is a plus.
• A structured, customer‑first approach to problem solving.

Why Distant Lands Coffee

• Work in a global, vertically integrated business with complex technical challenges.
• Support systems that directly impact manufacturing, distribution, and corporate operations.
• Join a company known for quality, sustainability, and long‑term partnerships.
• Grow your technical skillset across ERP, databases, reporting, and custom development.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Renton, WA 98057

Benefits:

Salary : $100,000 - $110,000