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Vaco by Highspring
JDE Developer
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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$114,484 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Overview We are seeking a Lead JDE Developer to support, enhance, and modernize our enterprise ERP and business systems environment with a strong focus on JD Edwards, manufacturing operations, and connected business platforms. In this role, you'll partner with Enterprise Architecture, business stakeholders, and delivery teams to translate operational needs into scalable solutions that improve planning, execution, customer enablement, and decision-making. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone with deep JD Edwards development experience and a strong understanding of the business systems that support manufacturing organizations. Responsibilities Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of JD Edwards enhancements, applications, reports, interfaces, and integrations. Translate business requirements across ERP, CRM, e-commerce, manufacturing, logistics, finance, reporting, and customer-facing systems into scalable technical solutions. Support manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, inventory, finance, and MRP-related business processes. Develop and maintain JD Edwards customizations using industry best practices. Build and support integrations between ERP and enterprise applications using APIs, web services, middleware, EDI, ETL, and other integration technologies. Partner with architects, business analysts, functional teams, infrastructure, cybersecurity, vendors, and developers to improve enterprise systems. Support solution design, implementation planning, testing, deployments, production support, and post-go-live stabilization. Participate in architecture reviews, standards development, and application modernization initiatives. Create technical documentation including solution designs, interface documentation, data flows, and support procedures. Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve integrations, automate manual work, and enhance ERP performance. Qualifications Proven experience developing and supporting JD Edwards in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment. Strong understanding of ERP systems supporting manufacturing, inventory, procurement, supply chain, finance, CRM, e-commerce, and MRP. Hands-on experience with JD Edwards development, configuration, reporting, and integrations. Experience with enterprise technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Power BI, Salesforce, RFSmart, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, SAP Concur, Vertex, HighRadius, ReportsNow, or similar business applications. Strong SQL and relational database experience. Experience with APIs, web services, EDI, ETL, middleware, and enterprise integration patterns. Ability to troubleshoot complex application and integration issues. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical and business stakeholders. Experience managing multiple priorities in a structured change management environment. Preferred Experience Technical leadership on JD Edwards implementations, upgrades, or large enhancement projects. Knowledge of manufacturing operations including production scheduling, work orders, bills of material, routings, purchasing, inventory optimization, quality, warranty, and aftermarket parts. Experience supporting ERP standardization, governance, documentation, and process improvement across multiple locations. Interest in expanding into broader ERP, CRM, analytics, automation, cloud, and enterprise technology initiatives. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of ERP development, business systems delivery, or application support with significant JD Edwards experience. Manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, inventory, procurement, finance, CRM, e-commerce, reporting, or MRP experience strongly preferred. Work Environment Primarily office-based in New Braunfels, TX. Occasional time spent in manufacturing environments. Up to 10% travel. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of