Job Description
Kaspar Companies
ERP Developer/Administrator
Opportunities:
- Looking to make your mark in the ERP field?
- Do you have experience developing, administering, and optimizing ERP systems?
- Are you eager to apply DevOps best practices in a growing organization?
- Does working for a family-centric organization in a small-town environment appeal to you?
- Do the values of stewardship, versatility, and family resonate strongly with you?
- Do you find the improvement of people’s lives through stewardship of God-given resources inspiring?
Then, Kaspar Companies is for you!
Primary Function:
Kaspar Companies, comprised of mostly manufacturing subsidiaries , has an exciting opportunity for an experienced ERP Developer & Administrator to support and enhance our ERP landscape. Based in Shiner, Texas, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and administering solutions across multiple platforms.
We are currently undertaking a major project to redeploy Infor SyteLine from on-premise to Infor Cloud Suite Industrial , along with a future project to move one of our subsidiaries from Global Shop ERP to Infor Cloud Suite Industrial . This is your chance to help create a scalable, efficient, and DevOps-driven ERP environment at a growing organization.
Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Develop and Maintain ERP Solutions
- Manage and enhance our existing ERP platforms—Global Shop Solutions and Infor SyteLine—with a focus on Infor Cloud Suite Industrial migration.
- Work with external consultants and internal stakeholders to design and implement custom functionalities, integrations, and optimized processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to adopt DevOps best practices (e.g., version control, continuous integration/continuous delivery) and integrate them into our ERP development lifecycle.
- ERP Administration and Troubleshooting
- Configure, monitor, and optimize ERP systems to ensure peak performance—both on-premise and in Infor Cloud Suite Industrial .
- Provide technical support, including troubleshooting and resolving ERP-related issues.
- Oversee system security, patch management, and backup/recovery processes.
- Software DevOps and Environment Management
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline ERP and related software deployments.
- Define and monitor quality gates, automate testing processes, and enforce best practices to ensure stable releases.
- Manage release processes across multiple environments (development, staging, production) to ensure smooth rollouts and minimal downtime.
- Database Management and 3-Tier Application Oversight
- Maintain oversight of databases supporting the ERP system, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
- Monitor query performance, optimize data structures, and coordinate database upgrades or migrations.
- Oversee and optimize 3-tier application environments (presentation, application logic, and data layers), ensuring seamless integration and high reliability.
- Project Support and Documentation
- Participate in comprehensive gap analyses and contribute to robust migration strategies for Infor SyteLine and Global Shop Solutions to Infor Cloud Suite Industrial .
- User Support and Training
- Create custom reports and dashboards to meet user needs and improve business visibility.
- Train end users and provide ongoing support to enhance user adoption and effectiveness.
- Continuous Improvement
- Champion system optimizations and improvements to maximize efficiency, data integrity, and software quality.
- Assist with ERP integration for future acquisitions, ensuring seamless system alignment.
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ERP development, administration, or relevant project support.
- Working knowledge of Infor SyteLine on-premise, Infor Cloud Suite Industrial required, and Global Shop Solutions experience a plus.
- Proven experience implementing or working within DevOps frameworks (e.g., CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure as code).
- Hands-on experience with relational databases (SQL Server or similar) including performance tuning and data migration.
- Familiarity with managing and optimizing 3-tier application environments.
- Skills & familiarity with Python, C#, Visual Studio & Github.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Quick learner with the adaptability to grasp new ERP systems and evolving organizational needs. Experience with mergers & acquisitions (M&As) a plus.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly advantageous.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or related field
- Work experience plus related course work may be substituted for degree
- Relevant ERP or project management certifications are a plus.
- Must possess a 5-year driving record with clear history for the past three years.
Work Environment:
- Typically, inside a climate-controlled office; occasional movement from office to manufacturing areas and outdoors to perform duties.
- Hybrid work is available for Texas residents who can commute to the Shiner, TX office weekly or as needed.
- Possible exposure to a manufacturing environment requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses or side shields on glasses and closed-toe shoes.
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