Manager, IT Programming Systems

About the job Manager, IT Programming Systems

Santa Clarita, California, United States

Job Title: Manager, IT Programming Systems

Location: Santa Clarita, CA

The Manager of IT Programming Systems (onsite; contract-to-hire) will manage, optimize, and enhance business systems. This role involves hands‑on coding, integration, and automation work, along with overseeing the overall architecture and functionality of enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, including programming, integration, and database expertise, and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams in deploying, supporting innovative system solutions and a strong understanding of ERP systems used.

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of programmers, fostering professional development and high performance.
• Collaborate primarily with business systems analysts to develop and implement technical solutions with business needs.
• Collaborate with department heads, and stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and plan system enhancements.
• Be familiar with business processes to forge best solutions for business requirements.
• Write, review, and maintain code to customize and enhance system functionality, using C#, Java, VBScript, SQL Server and Maria
  
  DB.
• Experience of Windows environments is necessary, Linux is a plus.
• Develop custom modules, scripts, and workflows to automate processes and support business operations.
• Create APIs, web services and integration scripts to facilitate data flow and functionality between applications, ensuring smooth communication across systems.
• Lead integration efforts across ERP, MES, CRM and other business systems using API development and middleware solutions.
• Build and maintain ETL processes to support data migration, synchronization, and transformation between systems.
• Develop custom scripts and applications to automate data handling, integrate third‑party applications, and address complex data needs.
• Use SQL and programming skills to extract, manipulate, and analyze data for reporting and insights.
• Oversee the creation of custom dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, Crystal reports, SSRS to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Write and optimize complex queries, views, and stored procedures to support dynamic reporting needs and improve data access performance.
• Manage the maintenance of ERP/MES master data and set up to ensure an optimized system is running.
• Develop and execute testing plans for custom code, integrations, and new functionalities, including unit, regression, and performance tests.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize system configurations, code, and integrations to improve system performance and reduce downtime.
• Implement QA standards and best practices for system customization and enhancements.
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, including process flows, data dictionaries, and coding standards.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Java, VBScript, MS SQL, and Maria
  
  DB for system customization and automation.
• Experience with Windows servers.
• Deep experience with ERP and other enterprise systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong understanding of system architecture, process automation, and integration with enterprise applications.
• Use ETL processes for system integration from ERP to other ERPs.
• Experience in API development and integration methods, including REST, SOAP, XML, and JSON.
• Advanced SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases like Microsoft SQL and Maria
  
  DB.
• Proficiency in reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Crystal Reports and SSRS) to develop and manage reports and dashboards.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience with Jira, Confluence, Git, or other development tools.
• Ability to plan and execute development cycles, from requirements gathering through testing and deployment.

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field but not essential.
• 5+ years of experience with business systems management, including programming, integration, and team leadership.
• Proven track record of successful…