IT Application Developer

Full Time Channahon, IL, US Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

With over 70 years of innovative products and services, Valto, Inc is the world’s leading provider of FRP composite panels. Our lightweight composite products deliver unsurpassed strength and durability; and we continue to pioneer next level performance in building materials, recreational vehicles, and transportation. We deliver quality products that perform in demanding environments.

Valto is searching is searching for an IT Application Developer to be based out of Channahon, IL. Reporting to the IT Director, this person will be responsible for supporting, configuring, and improving the company’s core business systems, most notably the ERP system (IBM iSeries/Infor EA) and the applications that extend them. Working closely with stakeholders across manufacturing, sales, and finance, this role gathers requirements, analyzes business processes, and delivers solutions using modern development tools (ASP.NET/C#, SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server) and AI development and automation, including AI coding, intelligent process automation, and data-driven reporting.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in a business systems analyst, ERP support, or application developer role (e.g., Infor, IBM iSeries-based ERP), including ERP configuration, support, or implementation experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Role How you’ll make an impact in this role:

• Partner with stakeholders across manufacturing, sales, and finance to gather and document business requirements, analyze current- and future-state business processes, and translate business needs into functional specifications for system solutions.
• Support and administer the ERP system (IBM iSeries/Infor EA), including configuration, master data maintenance, troubleshooting, and end-user support; coordinate ERP upgrades, patches, and regression testing.
• Provide project management and team leadership for business systems and application development projects, following IT project methodology and delivery timelines.
• Develop, design, and support internal and external applications (e.g., SharePoint, EDI, Power Automate workflows, etc..)
• Serve as support for Manufacturing Control Systems (Wonderware and Recipe Management System).
• Identify and implement opportunities to apply AI and automation to accelerate development, testing, and documentation across all the business departments.

What You'll Bring To The Table

• B.S. degree in IT Management, Computer Science, Business Management, or a related field, with coursework or experience in business systems analysis and application development.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a business systems analyst, ERP support, or application developer role (e.g., Infor, IBM iSeries-based ERP), including ERP configuration, support, or implementation experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong business analysis and project management skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and the ability to manage multiple projects across business and technical teams
• Working knowledge of application development tools and methods (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Power Automate, .net, Fabric, etc…)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint administration and ability to support network applications in a Windows Server environment.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) and responsible AI practices, including data privacy, security, and human review of AI-generated content.

Work Environment & Physical Demands This is a hybrid role, combining remote/office-based work with periodic travel to manufacturing locations. Primarily an office environment; occasional time on the production floor may be required when visiting sites.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes bonus eligibility and a competitive benefits program. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 11 Paid Holidays.

For this role, we anticipate paying $90,000 - $120,000 per year plus bonus. Placement within the range considers experience, skills, and internal equity.

Valto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet business needs.