Principal Product Developer | UniBasic

EPIND Epicor India; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mentoring program

LinkedIn Learning licenses

Inclusive workplace

Career development

Global mobility

Job summary

Epicor seeks a Principal Product Developer to lead and evolve critical applications across .NET and legacy Pick/UniBasic environments. This hands-on role combines technical leadership, mentoring, and modernization of established systems with a focus on reliability and scalability.

You will guide cross-functional teams, design and implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement in release processes while mentoring developers and shaping engineering culture at Epicor.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive software development experience with Windows Forms.
• 3+ years of VB.NET web/windows Forms applications.
• 4+ years of distribution industry software experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, CSIS, or related field.
• Experience with testing methodologies and defect resolution.
• Proven ability to lead technical work and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience mentoring other professionals.
• Customer-service mindset and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on complex initiatives and projects.
• Plan, design, develop, test, and maintain software systems and applications.
• Collaborate with Product Development QA and cross-functional teams on changes, testing, and releases.
• Mentor and coach other developers; deliver technical training.
• Promote engineering best practices and drive automation and CI improvements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive strategic adoption.
• Represent Epicor’s technical expertise at internal and external events.

Skills

Windows Forms

VB.NET

Technical leadership

Mentoring developers

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/CS or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Visual SourceSafe (VSS)

Job description

We’re looking for a Principal Product Developer to help evolve and support business-critical applications built across modern .NET technologies and legacy Pick/UniBasic environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, modernizing established systems, mentoring developers, and shaping better engineering practices. You’ll work across application development, integrations, APIs, databases, and release processes while helping ensure Epicor’s distribution solutions remain reliable, scalable, and ready for what’s next.

What You’ll Be Doing

Plan, design, develop, test, and maintain software systems and applications. Provide technical leadership on complex development initiatives and projects. Partner with Product Development, Product QA, and other cross-functional teams to ensure change, testing, and release requirements are met. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects in partnership with Product QA. Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to other developers. Deliver formal and informal technical training. Recommend and implement software development best practices. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, continuous integration, and process optimization. Evaluate emerging technologies, development practices, and industry trends for potential use in Epicor products and processes. Promote consistent engineering standards and help ensure adherence to Epicor development practices. Contribute to technical decision-making and help teams deliver high-quality solutions within established timelines. Represent Epicor's technical expertise at internal and external events, as appropriate.

What You’ll Likely Bring

10+ years of progressive software development experience, including demonstrated expertise in Windows Forms development. 3+ years of experience developing applications using VB.NET, including web and/or Windows Forms applications. 4+ years of experience working with software solutions in the distribution industry. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field. Experience with software testing methodologies and defect resolution. Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and help teams meet project deadlines. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills. Ability to propose, evaluate, and implement new technical ideas. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing other technical professionals. Strong customer-service mindset and ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Ability to act as a technical thought leader and change agent.

What Could Set You Apart

Experience integrating third-party applications and controls into .NET applications. Experience integrating OLE Control Extension (OCX) controls into .NET applications. Experience working with WebSockets. Familiarity with REST APIs and HTTP GET and POST methods. Familiarity with XML and JSON. Experience developing Windows Services, Web Services, and IIS applications. Experience with Multi-Value database structures or NoSQL concepts. Experience with Git version control. Experience with Visual SourceSafe (VSS). Experience with Jira or similar project-tracking tools. Familiarity with credit card processing. Experience within the automotive aftermarket parts supply chain.

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About Epicor

At Epicor, we’re truly a team. Join 5,000 talented professionals in creating a world of better business through data, AI, and cognitive ERP. We help businesses stay future-ready by connecting people, processes, and technology. From software engineers who command the latest AI technology to business development reps who help us seize new opportunities, the work we do matters. Together, Epicor employees are creating a more resilient global supply chain. We’re Proactive, Proud, Partners. Whatever your career journey, we’ll help you find the right path. Through our training courses, mentorship, and continuous support, you’ll get everything you need to thrive. At Epicor, your success is our success. And that success really matters, because we’re the essential partners for the world’s most essential businesses—the hardworking companies who make, move, and sell the things the world needs.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
• Internal Mobility: Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting, with 25% of positions filled internally.
• Career Development: Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone, along with our Mentoring Program to boost your personal development.
• Inclusive Workplace: Collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive, global workplace that fosters innovation and celebrates partnership.
• Work-Life Balance: Policies built on mutual trust and support, encouraging time off to rest, recharge, and reconnect.
• Global Mobility: Comprehensive support for international relocations and permanent residency processes.

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement

Epicor is committed to creating a workplace and global community where inclusion is valued; where you bring the whole and real you—that’s who we’re interested in.

If you have interest in this or any role- but your experience doesn’t match every qualification of the job description, that’s okay- consider applying regardless.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer.

Range

Minimum: $138,000 USD Maximum: $235,000 USD