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 Job Title/Location:

Application Developer II / Oxford, CT 

Purpose & Scope:

The Application Developer II works under the direction of the Applications manager. He/she provides technical support to resolve or assist in resolution of issues relating to ERP systems, reports, integration, and other software applications. The position is responsible for interacting with end users, opening support tickets with software vendors, and identifying and implementing solutions for software application issues. He/she also provides input for the improvement of processes and procedures. This position may involve some database maintenance work, such as writing and executing complex procedures and programs to extract data for business purposes or audits.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provides training, troubleshooting, and support to software application users
• Coordinate the processing of incoming requests to IT Service via both telephone and e-mail to ensure courteous, timeliness, and effective resolution of end user software application issues
• Liaise with third parties and IT partners to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Design and implement changes to the ERP system
• Track and manage changes to the application software per defined Change Management process
• Record, track, and document the help desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution
• Determine severity of incidents and efficiently escalate them using the incident management process
• Keep requester informed of progress
• Ensure resolution meets user requirements while meeting Service Level requirements
• Support a 24 x 7 manufacturing environment.
• Support various software and applications, including enterprise solutions (ERP)
• Ability to write complex SQL queries
• Microsoft Access/Excel/Word/PowerPoint expertise is required
• Provide outstanding customer service; requires excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Prioritize workload and complete necessary documentation using IT ticketing system
• Ability to work independently under general supervision within a demanding client centric environment.
• High School Diploma, bachelor’s degree in an IT related field is preferred
• 7+ years of experience of relevant work experience; 5+ years with bachelors 
• General knowledge of Windows Server (2019 and newer) operating system
• General knowledge of the IBM operating system for iSeries
• High level of experience with desktop operating systems
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent research skills
• Technical documentation skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, possess the ability to interact with senior management and technical staff in a professional manner

Preferred Experience:

• Visual Studio (VB.net / C#), PHP, VBA (Office Programming, MS Access), GitHub
• Oracle (PL/SQL), SQL Server (T/SQL), and DB2 query writing and troubleshooting
• COBOL programming
• Experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS
• Ability, initiative and accountability to execute broad assignments requiring minimal direction
• Moderate understanding of enterprise datacenter technologies and general networking.  

Education & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of work experience in an IT related field is preferred.
• High School Diploma and 5+ years of relevant work experience; 3+ years with Associates
• General knowledge of Windows Server (2019 and newer) operating system  
• Knowledge of various Database Management Systems (DBMS)
• Experience with troubleshooting desktop operating systems
• Programming and debugging skills
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent research skills
• Technical documentation skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, possess the ability to interact with senior management and technical staff in a professional manner 

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries.  Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets.  We currently have 60 facilities, of which 43 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $14.5 billion.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, and company matched 401k plan. 

                            RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.