Applications Developer

We are seeking a hands-on Application Developer with strong coding expertise in Python, API development, IFS PL/SQL, and Microsoft Power Platform. This role is heavily focused on software development, system customization, integrations, and UI/UX design.

The ideal candidate is a highly technical developer who thrives on writing clean, scalable code, building integrations, developing custom business logic, and delivering user-focused solutions across IFS, Novacura, and related enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development (Core Focus)

• Design, develop, and maintain custom solutions within Novacura Flow using FlowScript and related technologies.
• Develop and enhance IFS customizations using PL/SQL, including:
• Custom events
• Projections
• LUs and custom fields
• Database packages and stored procedures
• Develop and consume REST APIs, including authentication (OAuth2, SSO), data transformation, and error handling.
• Build and maintain integrations between IFS, Novacura, Power Platform, and external systems.

Power Platform Development

• Develop advanced solutions using:
• • PowerApps (Canvas & Model-Driven)
  • Power Automate (cloud flows, approvals, automation logic)
• Build custom connectors and integrate Power Platform solutions with IFS and Novacura APIs.
• Design secure and scalable automation flows aligned with business logic.
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance of existing Power Platform solutions.

UI/UX & Front-End Development

• Design and implement intuitive, user-friendly interfaces in Novacura and PowerApps.
• Improve user experience through:
• • Streamlined workflows
  • Performance optimization
  • Mobile-responsive design
• Translate business requirements into technical UI components and functional workflows.
• Work closely with business users to refine usability and optimize system interactions.

Integration & API Development

• Develop and maintain API integrations between:
• • IFS Cloud
  • Novacura
  • Power Platform
  • Azure services
  • Third-party systems
• Build middleware logic where required.
• Debug, test, and optimize API performance and data synchronization.
• Ensure secure data exchange and proper authentication mechanisms.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Perform unit testing and system integration testing of developed solutions.
• Debug complex issues across IFS, Novacura, and Power Platform environments.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
• Support IFS Cloud upgrades and service updates by testing and validating custom components.

DevOps & Code Management

• Use GitHub/Azure DevOps for version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement structured deployment processes for custom code and integrations.
• Maintain proper documentation of code, APIs, and custom solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding best practices.

Internal Support and Training

• Provide expert-level ongoing support and proactive maintenance for IFS, Novacura, and Boomi systems, ensuring continuous uptime and optimal performance.
• Develop and deliver advanced technical training programs for Business Analysts and IT staff to enhance their system proficiency.
• Establish and manage a knowledge base of IFS best practices, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the IFS ecosystem, identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics.
• Implement DevOps practices to streamline the deployment and management of IFS, Novacura, and Boomi systems, improving agility and responsiveness to business needs.
• Lead the adoption of modern deployment techniques to enhance flexibility and scalability in IFS environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

Technical Skills (Must Have)

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• • Python development
• • IFS PL/SQL development
  • Novacura Flow development
  • REST API development and integration
• Experience developing in:
• • PowerApps
  • Power Automate
• Strong understanding of:
• • SQL and database design
  • System integrations and API architecture
  • Authentication protocols (OAuth2, SAML, SSO)
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise application issues.
• Strong UI/UX design mindset with ability to build intuitive workflows.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Experience with:
• • IFS Cloud (custom fields, projections, events)
  • Azure Functions
  • Azure Application Insights
  • SharePoint Online & Microsoft Graph API

• DevOps experience:
• • CI/CD pipelines
  • Git version control
  • Deployment automation

Experience working in manufacturing, finance, or supply chain environments.

Desired Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on development experience in IFS and enterprise systems.
• Strong experience building custom integrations between ERP systems and Microsoft technologies.
• Experience maintaining and enhancing Novacura solutions in production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop, test, deploy, and support custom enterprise solutions.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Vacation, Sick, Flex Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Financial Wellness Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fifth Generation, Inc.

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