What are the responsibilities and job description for the ERP Developer position at PLP?
An IFS Developer is responsible for designing, developing, customizing, and maintaining solutions within the IFS Applications ERP ecosystem. This technical role requires a deep understanding of business processes as well as strong programming and analytical skills. The developer collaborates with cross-functional teams—including IT, business analysts, and end users—to deliver scalable ERP enhancements that improve business efficiency and innovation.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Solution Development: Design, develop, and implement customizations, integrations, and extensions within IFS Applications using relevant programming languages and tools such as PL/SQL, IFS Report Designer, and web technologies.
- System Analysis: Analyze business requirements in collaboration with stakeholders to translate them into effective technical solutions within IFS.
- Application Support: Provide day-to-day support for IFS Applications, troubleshooting issues, resolving incidents, and ensuring optimal system performance.
- Enhancements & Upgrades: Lead or participate in projects related to system upgrades, new module implementations, and process improvements. Creation of Custom Pages, Fields, Menus, Tabs and Events. Use Citrix Build Place/Harvest to deploy changes. Base Server Development, Forms Development, Integration Development, Reports Development, Data Migration, Custom Objects, Lobbies, Configurations, User Administration and IAL in IFS.
- Integration: Develop and maintain integrations between IFS Applications and other business systems using web services, REST/SOAP APIs, and third-party middleware.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including solution designs, modification/change logs, and user guides. Preserve changes in Visual Studio.
- Quality Assurance: Perform unit testing, participate in user acceptance testing, and ensure all delivered solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and end users to understand business processes and support continuous improvement.
- Security & Compliance: Implement and monitor system security and ensure solutions comply with relevant data protection and business continuity standards.
- Training: Deliver training sessions, workshops, or user support as needed to help internal teams maximize their use of IFS Applications.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with IFS Applications ERP, IFS Developer Studio, SQL, PL/SQL, PowerShell and web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, and XML. Proficiency in Visual Studio. Experience in Oracle database objects: Procedures, Functions, Packages, Triggers, Cursors, Tables, Views, DB links and Complex queries
- Business Process Knowledge: Familiarity with core business processes such as finance, supply chain, manufacturing, part management, sales, and CRM as they relate to ERP functionality.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
- Project Management: Experience managing or working within software development projects, including meeting deadlines and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.
- Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adjust to changing business requirements.
- Attention to Detail: Commitment to delivering high-quality work and ensuring accuracy in coding, testing, and documentation.
- At least 5 years of development experience supporting IFS ERP Applications
- IFS Certification: Formal certification in IFS Applications or related modules.
- ERP Implementation Experience: Prior involvement in full-cycle ERP implementations, upgrades, or migrations.
- Integration Expertise: Hands-on experience integrating IFS Applications with other ERP systems or cloud-based solutions.
- Reporting Tools: Experience with IFS Business Analytics, SSRS, Crystal Reports, and Power BI reporting platforms.
- Software Development Life Cycle right from inception, requirement specifications, planning, design, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Online, Power Apps, and Power Automate (Flow)
- Practical experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, Word)
Schedule:
- Fulltime
- Standard office hours with flextime
- Ideally located in PLP's Corporate office - 660 Beta Drive
Benefits:
- 401(k) with a company match equal to 25% of the first 8% of pre-tax dollars contributed by the employee for the first two years
- Enrollment in company profit sharing after two years
- Medical, dental & vision insurance, including free preventative care
- Wellness & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
- Paid time off, paid company holidays, and vacation purchase program
- Short & long-term disability
- Parental & family leave; military leave
- Inclusive & welcoming company culture
- Career development & tuition assistance
- Student loan debt repayment program
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