IT Application Developer

VALTO Inc•Channahon, IL

9h•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Valto, Inc. is seeking an IT Application Developer to be based out of Channahon, IL. This role reports to the IT Director and is responsible for supporting, configuring, and improving the company’s core business systems, particularly the ERP system (IBM iSeries/Infor EA) and its extensions. The developer will collaborate with stakeholders in manufacturing, sales, and finance to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and implement solutions using modern development tools such as ASP.NET/C#, SharePoint, and Microsoft SQL Server. The role also involves leveraging AI development and automation, including AI coding, intelligent process automation, and data-driven reporting.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.