Job Title:  Senior Engineer - Development

Location: Bangalore

Aptean is changing. Our bespoke ERP solutions are transforming a huge range of global businesses, from food producers to manufacturers. In a world of generic enterprise software, we provide targeted solutions that bring together the very best technology and drive greater results. With over 5000 employees, 90 different products and a global client base, there’s no better time to advance your career at Aptean.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our development team working on the Made2Manage SaaS ERP system. This role involves developing and maintaining complex enterprise software solutions using modern web technologies, microservices architecture, and metadata-driven ERP frameworks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Software Development:

• Develop and maintain ExtJS-based frontend applications for ERP modules (Sales, Inventory, Manufacturing, Financial)
• Build and enhance ASP.NET Core microservices including Web API, Identity Server, and Notification Service
• Implement business logic using VB.NET business components and C# services
• Create and modify metadata-driven features using EntitySet/LayoutSet architecture
• Develop REST APIs and integrate with gRPC services for cross-service communication

Frontend Development:
• Build responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks and component libraries
• Implement complex data grids and tables with sorting, filtering, and pagination
• Create reusable components and maintain component libraries
• Develop dynamic UI components that render based on metadata configuration
• Optimize frontend performance and implement caching strategies

Backend Development:
• Design and implement scalable microservices using ASP.NET Core
• Work with Entity Framework Core for data access and SQL Server optimization
• Implement authentication and authorization using IdentityServer4 and Azure B2C
• Develop background processing services using Hangfire
• Create and maintain payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.Net)

ERP Domain Development:
• Implement complex business workflows for manufacturing, sales order processing, and inventory management
• Work with metadata-driven architecture to extend ERP functionality
• Develop multi-tenant features with proper data isolation
• Create integrations between ERP modules and external systems
• Implement real-time notifications using SignalR

Quality & Testing:
• Write unit tests using appropriate testing frameworks (xUnit, Jest, etc.)
• Participate in code reviews focusing on business logic and architectural patterns
• Debug complex issues across multiple microservices
• Ensure code quality through linting, static analysis, and automated testing
• Collaborate on end-to-end testing using Playwright or similar tools

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Skills:
• 5+ years of software development experience
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET Framework/.NET Core/ASP.NET Core
• Experience with JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js preferred)
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP protocols, and web services
• Proficiency with SQL Server and relational database design
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of authentication protocols and security best practices

Development Experience:
• Experience with enterprise web applications and complex business logic
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Experience with automated testing and test-driven development
• Knowledge of performance optimization and scalability considerations

Business Domain:
• Interest in learning ERP and business process automation
• Ability to understand complex business requirements and translate to technical solutions
• Experience with enterprise software or business applications preferred
• Understanding of manufacturing, inventory, or financial business processes is a plus

Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with team members and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented approach to code quality and documentation
• Adaptability to learn new technologies and business domains

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with enterprise JavaScript applications and component libraries
• Knowledge of VB.NET for working with legacy business components
• Familiarity with ERP systems or enterprise resource planning concepts
• Experience with payment processing and financial transaction systems
• Background in manufacturing, supply chain, or inventory management systems
• Azure certifications and cloud-native development experience
• Experience with real-time communication technologies (SignalR, WebSockets)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration technologies
• ExtJS framework experience (current system uses ExtJS, but willing to train)

TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT:
• Frontend: Modern JavaScript frameworks (React/Angular/Vue.js), HTML5, CSS3, Component libraries
• Current Legacy: ExtJS 7.5.1, AG-Grid (modernization opportunities available)
• Backend: ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework 4.8, C#, VB.NET (legacy components)
• Databases: SQL Server, Entity Framework Core
• Cloud: Microsoft Azure, Docker containers
• Authentication: IdentityServer4, Azure B2C, JWT tokens
• Communication: REST APIs, gRPC, SignalR
• Development Tools: Visual Studio, Git, Azure DevOps, npm
• Testing: Playwright (E2E), Jest/xUnit (Unit), Visual Studio Test Explorer

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
• Learn comprehensive ERP domain knowledge across multiple business verticals
• Gain expertise in metadata-driven application architecture
• Develop skills in microservices design and cloud-native development
• Opportunity to work on modernization projects migrating legacy systems
• Path to technical leadership roles and architecture responsibilities
• Exposure to enterprise-scale applications serving manufacturing and distribution industries

If you share our mindset, you can share in our success. To find out more about joining Aptean, get in touch today.

Learn from our differences. Celebrate our diversity. Grow and succeed together.

Aptean pledges to promote a company culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are central. We are committed to applying this principle as we interact with our customers, build our teams, cultivate our leaders and shape a company in which any employee can succeed, regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, sexuality and gender identity, religion, disability or age. Celebrating our diverse experiences, opinions and beliefs allows us to embrace what makes us unique and to use this as an asset in bringing innovative solutions to our customer base.

“At Aptean, our global and diverse employee base is our greatest asset. It is through embracing and understanding our differences that we are able to harness our individual power to maximize the success of our customers, our employees and our company.” – TVN Reddy