FileMaker Solutions Developer​/Architect

Description

At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovation teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers.

For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Join us and let's Imagine a better way together.

The File Maker Solutions Developer/Architect leads the design, development, integration, administration, and support of enterprise business applications built on the Claris File Maker platform. This role focuses on delivering scalable solutions for custom ERP, production management, workflow automation, and reporting, while integrating File Maker with enterprise platforms such as Monarch, SQL Server, EDI tools, and third-party APIs.

The position requires deep File Maker expertise, along with infrastructure, database, integration, and systems architecture experience, to improve operational efficiency, strengthen system reliability, and support business transformation.

This position requires an onsite presence in our Grayslake facility.

Application Architecture & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain File Maker-based enterprise applications, including custom ERP, production, manufacturing, and workflow systems.
• Create scalable database architectures, schemas, relationships, calculations, scripts, layouts, portals, security models, and user interfaces.
• Optimize databases and tune system performance.
• Lead SDLC activities including requirements gathering, business analysis, data modeling, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing support.
• Develop and maintain test environments and ensure application reliability, maintainability, and performance.

Process Automation & Integration

• Design integrations between File Maker and enterprise platforms including ePS Monarch, SQL Server, EDI platforms, REST APIs, ODBC/JDBC, and third-party tools.
• Develop automation using File Maker Data API, REST services, JSON, SQL, scripting, and approved plugins.
• Create automated workflows that reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy, and streamline business operations.

Business Systems & Reporting

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify automation, reporting, and process improvement opportunities.
• Create dashboards, analytics, KPI reporting, and operational insights for manufacturing, fulfillment, inventory, finance, and business operations.
• Improve data governance, system reliability, and operational visibility across enterprise platforms.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the organization's File Maker subject matter expert and establish development standards, best practices, and documentation expectations.
• Provide architecture reviews, technical guidance, mentoring, system diagrams, and support for complex application issues.

• None

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5+ years developing and supporting File Maker solutions.
• Experience integrating File Maker with ERP, SQL, EDI, API, and automation platforms.
• Experience deploying, administering, and supporting File Maker Server environments.

• File Maker Certified Developer or File Maker Server certification.
• 10+ years developing and supporting File Maker solutions.
• 5+ years designing enterprise business systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, fulfillment, distribution, or similar operational environments.

• File Maker Pro, File Maker Server, File Maker Data API, Script Workspace
• SQL Server, ODBC/JDBC, REST APIs, JSON, scripting, and third-party integrations
• Database design, performance tuning, security models, reporting, dashboards, and workflow automation

• Occasional walking
• Manual dexterity…