Senior Applications Developer

RBC; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

RBC Bearings is seeking a Senior Applications Developer to maintain, enhance, and optimize enterprise applications that support our manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to deliver reliable solutions across ERP systems and data-management platforms.

You will design, implement, test, and refine changes, develop SQL queries and reports, and help keep critical business systems available 24/7 while aligning with Change Management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on iSeries/AS400 development experience.
• Strong proficiency with RPGLE and CLLE development.
• Advanced experience with database management systems and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries.
• Strong programming, debugging, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with Windows Server environments (2012 and newer).
• Advanced knowledge of desktop operating systems and enterprise application support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support for ERP and enterprise applications across multiple platforms.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and resolve application issues.
• Design, develop, test, and implement enhancements and modifications to ERP systems.
• Manage and coordinate IT service management change requests.
• Collaborate with vendors and cross‑functional teams to address technical challenges.
• Monitor, document, and manage application changes per Change Management procedures.
• Develop and execute SQL queries, reports, and data extracts for operations and audits.
• Maintain documentation of troubleshooting activities and resolutions.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Support a 24/7 manufacturing environment by ensuring system stability and availability.
• Manage priorities and uphold service level agreements.

Skills

iSeries/AS400 development

RPGLE

CLLE

SQL querying

Windows Server administration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

VB.NET

C#

PHP

VBA

Microsoft Access

SSIS

SSRS

SSAS

Team Foundation Server

Oracle PL/SQL

SQL Server T-SQL

DB2 development

Job description

RBC Corporate Hdqtrs
Oxford, CT 06478, USA

Description

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about solving complex business challenges through technology? We're seeking a Senior Applications Developer to play a critical role in supporting and enhancing our enterprise applications, ERP systems, and business-critical integrations. In this role, you'll work closely with business stakeholders, end users, vendors, and IT teams to deliver innovative solutions that keep our manufacturing operations running efficiently around the clock.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on business performance, lead system improvements, and help shape the future of our application environment while working with a diverse set of technologies across development, database management, reporting, and enterprise systems.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Applications Developer, you will serve as a key technical resource responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and optimizing enterprise applications that support our business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support, troubleshooting, and training to business users across multiple software platforms and ERP applications.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify, analyze, and resolve application issues while ensuring a positive user experience.
• Design, develop, test, and implement enhancements and modifications to ERP systems and related applications.
• Manage and coordinate support requests through our IT service management processes, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Collaborate with software vendors, third‑party partners, and cross‑functional teams to address complex technical challenges.
• Monitor, document, and manage application changes in accordance with established Change Management procedures.
• Investigate incidents, determine business impact, and escal…?
• Develop and execute SQL queries, reports, stored procedures, and data extracts to support business operations, audits, and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate documentation of troubleshooting activities, resolutions, and system changes.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reliability, and user satisfaction.
• Support a 24/7 manufacturing environment by helping ensure the stability and availability of critical business systems.
• Manage priorities effectively while maintaining compliance with service level expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on iSeries/AS400 development experience.
• Strong proficiency with RPGLE and CLLE development.
• Advanced experience with database management systems and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries.
• Strong programming, debugging, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with Windows Server environments (2012 and newer).
• Advanced knowledge of desktop operating systems and enterprise application support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with COBOL, AS400 printing solutions, and Profound UI.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS.
• Development experience using Visual Studio, VB.NET, C#, PHP, VBA, and Microsoft Access programming.
• Working knowledge of Team Foundation Server and source control practices.
• Experience with Oracle (PL/SQL), SQL Server (T‑SQL), and DB2 development and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of enterprise infrastructure, data center technologies, and networking concepts.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive results with minimal supervision.
• RBC offers competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, and paid time off.

Wage Range: $84,000.00 - $129,800.00

• The salary range information is only applicable to Connecticut. This range is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role based on the position's responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's specific experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors.

About RBC Bearings

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving the industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. For more than a century, RBC has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and world‑class manufacturing capabilities that support mission‑critical applications around the world.

Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a customer‑focused approach. We specialize in the design and manufacture of precision‑engineered products that perform in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount.

With operations spanning multiple countries and manufacturing facilities across the globe, RBC Bearings offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with industry‑leading experts, and support customers in some of the world’s most advanced and dynamic industries. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering innovation, developing talent, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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