Software Developer

Software Developer

Manufacturing Environment

Location: Beachwood

About the Role

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for an emerging software developer to join a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment. Working directly within APT's operations and technology team, you will help design, build, and maintain software solutions that support manufacturing workflows, internal business systems, and data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to apply their technical skills in a real-world industrial setting where quality, uptime, and accuracy are non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain web-based applications and internal business tools using .NET (C#) and related Microsoft technologies.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs to support integration between manufacturing systems, ERP platforms, and web-based front ends.
• Write clean, well-documented SQL queries and stored procedures to manage and retrieve data from relational databases.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into functional software solutions.
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing existing applications to improve performance and reliability.

Manufacturing Systems Support

• Support software tools and systems used on the shop floor, including data collection, production tracking, and reporting applications.
• Assist with integrating software systems with manufacturing equipment, IIoT devices, and connected shop-floor technologies.
• Collaborate with the operations team to identify and implement process improvements through software automation and tooling.

Quality, Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain thorough documentation of application code, system configurations, and software change activity.
• Support compliance with applicable cybersecurity and data handling requirements, including ITAR and DFARS, as they relate to software systems.
• Work cooperatively across departments in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

Required

• 2–9 years of professional or academic software development experience.
• Proficiency in .NET and C# including object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Working knowledge of SQL ability to write queries, joins, and stored procedures against relational databases.
• Familiarity with web-based technologies HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience building or consuming RESTful APIs.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship, co-op, or full-time) this is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; able to work with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, or similar cloud/DevOps environments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems commonly used in manufacturing environments (e.g., SAP, Epicor, or similar).
• Exposure to IIoT devices, sensors, or networked manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC as they apply to software systems.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or other regulated manufacturing industries is a plus.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.