Plan, direct, and perform work activities of the Information Technology Department.  Includes architecting, development and deployment of .NET, SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS, and BI solutions.   Additional responsibilities in supporting Tech-Ops infrastructure on-premises and in-cloud.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

• Scope, design, develop, and deploy software applications, integrations, APIs, SQL Server databases & services.
• Maintain and extend existing Epicor C# customizations and develop new customizations.
• Maintain and extend Jitterbit operations, and Salesforce APEX classes.
• Participate in review / recommendation of externally purchased IT solutions and services.
• Manage hardware and software vendor relationships
• Regularly work with other IT experts, consultants, programmers, etc. to make sure current software, platforms, and integrations represent latest technologies and industry best practices.
• Create and maintain documentation and training materials for IT systems, software, integrations, APIs, networks, and procedures

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

• Work closely with company managers to identify informational needs and develop solutions to provide efficient information processing and valuable information for business analysis
• Provide lifecycle support of applications and contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
• Implement and manage long-term, system-wide IT initiatives that align with the company’s business strategy and objectives

HARDWARE AND PLATFORM SUPPORT

• Recommend and participate in the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade and support of IT hardware and software including telecommunications, servers, PC’s, operating systems, and office automation equipment – both on premise and in-cloud PaaS & IaaS
• Benchmark, analyze, report on and make recommendations for improvement of and growth of IT infrastructure and IT systems
• Recommend efficient and cost-effective technological equipment, systems, platforms and services
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in a timely manner
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Keep current with the latest technologies

Education and Experience:

• Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and a minimum of 6 years progressive experience with 3 years preferably in a mid-sized manufacturing environment. 

• Candidate must have experience in architecting, developing, and deploying solutions using SQL, C#, .NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, GIT, RESTful APIs, system integrations, BI/SSRS reports/dashboards, SQL Server databases and integration services, Microsoft IIS, IT solution evaluation/presentation, and vendor management.

• Experience with Jitterbit, Epicor and Salesforce preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Read, analyze, and interpret a variety of information, such as technical procedures, business correspondence, and governmental regulations furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 
• Effectively present information to employees, management, and customers. 
• Create business-level written correspondence and verbally present information to large or small groups, both internally and externally. 
• Requires job related software skills, Microsoft Office proficiency and the ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment. 

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Office environment, with occasional lifting and bending