Technical Consultant Frontier ERP

About the role:

The Technical Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing the execution of technical solutions within the Friedman Frontier ERP platform. This role requires hands-on expertise in IBM i (AS/400) environments, RPG and CL programming, database integration, and the customization of core ERP modules for complex discrete manufacturing clients.

What Youll Do:

• Architect scalable technical solutions across Frontier ERP modules, including manufacturing, supply chain, and finance.
• Lead custom development efforts using RPG, CL, SQL, DB2, and supporting middleware.
• Design, document, and oversee the implementation of system interfaces, data migrations, and ERP customizations.
• Collaborate with functional architects and business analysts to ensure technical alignment with business requirements.
• Guide and mentor technical development teams, enforcing coding standards, code reviews, and best practices.
• Develop reporting components and analytics using embedded SQL, DB2, and external reporting/integration tools.
• Drive integration projects with third-party applications via APIs, web services, and XML-based interfaces.
• Participate in project planning, risk mitigation, and performance tuning of ERP environments.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and support live ERP deployments, ensuring security, robustness, and performance.

On your first day, we'll expect you to have:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in ERP technical architecture, with at least 3 years developing on IBM i/AS/400 systems.
• Expert-level skills in RPG, CL, SQL, DB2, and experience developing on the Frontier ERP platform.
• Proficiency with integration technologies (XML, APIs, web services) and experience with data migration tools.
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, JavaScript) and modern software development practices.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and project management abilities.
• Experience mentoring developers and collaborating in cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution domain processes is highly preferred.

We'd be super excited if you have:

• Project management certification or experience with Agile ERP implementations.
• Experience with cloud-hosted ERP transition projects.
• Working knowledge of BI/reporting platforms such as Crystal Reports or IBM.

Benefits:

At Calfus, we value our employees and offer a strong benefits package. This includes medical, group, and parental insurance, coupled with gratuity and provident fund options. Further, we support employee wellness and provide birthday leave as a valued benefit.

Calfus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We believe diversity drives innovation. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone—regardless of background, identity, or experience—has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome all applicants!