Quality Systems Application Developer (ETQ Reliance, SQL, .NET/Python)

Title: Quality Systems Analyst/Application Developer (IT IMS Analyst) Note: Candidates must be compliant with DOD/ITAR requirements. Location: Remote position. A quiet workspace to host and participate in meetings is required. Candidates must be within a 3-hour commute of Corning, NY or Charlotte, NC. Scope of Position: • This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Quality Management ETQ solutions for Client’s manufacturing plants globally. • This person will work with business leaders, users, and IT resources to scope and define, develop, implement, and support standardized solutions. • The role will also include identifying and implementing best practices regarding solution design, development, implementation, and support of ETQ Reliance. • The position requires good communication skills with IT peers and business professionals who specialize in their support fields. • This position requires development and support of ITAR certified environments, thus requiring DOD/ITAR compliant candidate. Key Responsibilities: • Design, configure and support Enterprise Digital Manufacturing Systems such as Quality Management Systems (QMS). The main tool in this instance is ETQ Reliance. • Identify new best practices and ensure that solutions are aligned with Industry/Manufacturing 4.0 strategies • Interact with customers to gather, define, develop, and support complex manufacturing applications and solutions • Ensure that Client follows industry best practices and promotes standardization across divisions and instances • Maintain internal customer communication, assuring timely status updates and issue resolution • Maintain status of SME on specific area of knowledge by researching and keeping current with new and anticipated technology within their area and related areas of expertise • Produce technical documentation for new and existing applications • Assist in the data migration from legacy systems to new solutions • Provide support and troubleshooting of IT systems and data interfaces • Perform other duties/projects as assigned. Required Education & Experience: • Bachelor's Degree minimum required • 2+ years of application developer experience • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) • Experience with object-oriented programming (.NET, Python) • SQL scripting and experience with relational databases (SQL Server). Required Skills: • 2+ years Application Developer Experience (hands-on experience with configuration and customization in system development) • Object-oriented programming (.NET, Python) • SQL scripting and experience with relational databases (SQL Server) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills: ability to effectively gather requirements from customers and present information in technical and non-technical formats. • Time management and organizational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks, ability to provide accurate estimates for time and effort required to complete tasks. • Ability to work independently to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and document quality system requirements • Flexibility: Able to change and adjust smoothly as the situation demands • Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) • Strong attention to detail • Problem-solving skills. Desired Skills: • Application Developer Experience (configuration and customization) in ETQ Reliance • Understanding quality processes (Document Control, Change Management, Audits, CAPA, etc.) • FDA validation experience • Basic Project Management experience • Server management and control of hosted support apps • REST APIs and API developer/management solution (MuleSoft or equivalent) experience • Apache Tomcat experience.

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