JDE Developer at G&W Electric Bolingbrook, IL

JDE Developer

This position is responsible for evaluating business requirements, designing, developing, and maintaining ERP and integration solutions to meet the evolving needs of our organization. The role is carried out in close collaboration with stakeholders, business analysts, architects, and other IT professionals to deliver high‑quality business solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solution designs that align with ERP best practices and development standards.
• Develop and customize ERP modules, functionalities, and automations using programming languages and ERP development tools to meet specific business requirements.
• Integrate ERP systems with other enterprise applications, cloud applications, databases, and external systems using middleware technologies and protocols (e.g., REST, SOAP) to ensure seamless data exchange and process automation.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage software development projects from initiation to completion, including requirements gathering, scheduling, resource management, risk management, and stakeholder communication, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and efficiency improvements within the software development and business processes, implementing tools, methodologies, and best practices to enhance productivity.
• Collaborate with third‑party vendors and service providers to evaluate, develop, and integrate software solutions and services, manage vendor relationships, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards and contractual obligations.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies, tools, and platforms to improve business processes, enhance system capabilities, and drive innovation; stay abreast of industry trends and emerging best practices.
• Create technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and training materials, and provide training and support to end‑users and IT staff to facilitate effective adoption and utilization of business solutions.

• Expertise in JDE development platforms and technologies, programming languages (C, Java), Enterprise One development tools (OMW, FDA, RDA, BSFN, NER, BI Publisher, E1 Pages) and Orchestrator.
• Expertise in integration development and web services (REST, SOAP).
• Ability to analyze and synthesize business requirements, including recognizing patterns and conceptualizing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with capacity to analyze and resolve complex technical issues, troubleshoot system failures, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Experience working on multiple full life‑cycle application projects.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to consistently hit deadlines.
• Proactive self‑starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional customer service skills with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field, and 5+ years of hands‑on ERP experience including master data management, data integration, business intelligence, and application development, preferably within manufacturing.
• 5+ years of JD Edwards Enterprise One application development experience, including in depth use of Enterprise One Development Tools, Orchestrator, JSON/XML, and ETL tools.
• 3+ years of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) development and web services experience.
• Strong experience with cloud technologies.

General office environment, PC use. Light lifting (occasional 25lbs or less). Stooping &standing.

Typical pay is $83,948 – 109,163 annually (pay based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications). The position is eligible for participation in the Quarterly Incentive Pay Program.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Annual profit sharing
• Vacation

G&W Electric is a proud equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E‑Verify process for all new hires. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.