System Specialist

Location:
De Soto, KS — Hybrid (4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote)

Contract-to-Hire

No sponsorship provided

Advantage Tech is searching for an Applications System Specialist to support a key technology team responsible for internal applications, manufacturing system integrations, and ongoing enhancements across a growing environment. This role blends hands‑on web development with business analysis responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, detail‑oriented professional who enjoys variety and solving business challenges.

The Applications System Specialist will, develop, enhance, and support internal applications while also functioning as a business analyst to understand operational needs and translate them into technical requirements. This role supports a manufacturing/plant operations environment and requires strong communication skills, hands‑on development ability, and a willingness to troubleshoot issues across multiple systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain internal web applications using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and PHP.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional development teams to implement new features and improve existing functionality.
• Write clean, maintainable, well‑documented code that aligns with development best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in production and development environments.
• Gather requirements from stakeholders and translate business needs into clear technical specifications.
• Create user stories, use cases, and functional requirement documentation.
• Support manufacturing‑related systems, including MES, labeling, and warehouse solutions.
• Use SQL to query, manage, analyze, and troubleshoot data across internal systems.
• Assist with deployments, testing, and continuous improvements to application workflows.
• Stay current with emerging web technologies, tools, and programming patterns.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on web development experience using JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Experience developing or maintaining PHP‑based applications.
• Strong understanding of modern web development standards and design patterns.
• Ability to function as a business analyst—gathering requirements and producing clear documentation.
• Experience supporting manufacturing execution systems, labeling tools, or warehouse applications.
• Strong SQL skills for queries, troubleshooting, and data validation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work with technical and non‑technical teams.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with 4 days onsite weekly.

• Experience with Git or similar version control systems.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies.
• Prior experience supporting plant operations or manufacturing technology.
• Experience with REST APIs or application integration.