Associate Application Developer

Who we are!

Profile Films is a highly respected, customer-focused extruder and converter of plastic film located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For over 25 years, Profile has succeeded by providing exceptional customer service and value-added product solutions for our customers while creating a great place for our employees to work and contribute. At Profile, we don’t just sell custom plastic packaging; we sell trust and dependability. Our team members provide quality products and exceptional service for our customers every day. At Profile you will find a great work environment in a beautiful modern facility and the opportunity to be an important part of well-established, but rapidly growing company

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Associate Application Developer to add to our business development team. This position will report directly to the Senior Business Systems Manager.

The Associate Application Developer will help grow and enhance our fully custom Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and other internal applications that power our daily operations. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong fundamentals who’s excited to learn, contribute, and help scale mission-critical systems to enterprise levels.

You’ll work across the full technology stack with a strong emphasis on building software that is scalable, performant, reliable, and easy to support.

What you will do!

Application Development

Support and enhance existing components within our FileMaker based MES such as layouts, scripts, calculations, and data relationships under guidance from senior developersDesign, develop, and support new modern full-stack web applications across front-end, integration, and data layersContribute to system architecture discussions to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainabilityHelp create clean, reusable, and well-documented code componentsTesting, Documentation, and Release Support

Help establish, adhere to, and enforce development standards & practicesSupport implementation activities including launch checklists, test plans, and user trainingFollow team standards for version control and the software development life cycleDocument application changes and technical processesAssist with evaluating and implementing software upgradesSupport, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement

Respond to user issues, reproduce problems, and implement fixes with attention to root causesWork closely with senior developers, IT Operations, and business stakeholders to learn operational context and understand business needsIdentify and recommend software improvements and implement approved changesContinuously learn new tools, frameworks, and best practicesWhat We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)!

2–5 years of professional experience in software and/or web developmentExperience with several of the following: Next.js, Tailwind, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, Visual Basic, JSON, and relational databases such as MS SQL Server, Postgres, etc.Foundational understanding of full stack web application architectureExperience with version control systems such as Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategiesExperience with REST APIs and client–server conceptsStrong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a “fix it” mindsetAbility to communicate clearly and collaborate in a team environmentComfortable collaborating with non-technical stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirementsAbility to adhere to all GMP’sNice to Have (Not Required)!

Experience with Claris FileMaker softwareExperience learning, supporting, and extending complex legacy systemsExposure to database design and optimization conceptsExperience leveraging AI within software development processes (UI, scripting, documentation, etc.)Exposure to manufacturing processes, MES/ERP concepts, and other operations workflowsInterest in scalability, performance optimization, and system reliabilityCore Strengths & Mindset!

Eagerness to learn and grow technicallyStrong sense of ownership and accountabilityAbility to balance technical work with business needsAttention to quality, reliability, and maintainabilityWhat you can expect from Profile!

Positive, supportive environmentCompetitive compensationPaid time offTuition and professional certification assistanceComprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, STD and LTD insurance401k with matchEmployee Assistance programClean, modern work environmentOnsite fitness facilitiesOffice Happy Hours, Summer BBQ’s, Celebrations!Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Do you understand that this is a full-time, on-site position and that remote or hybrid work is not being offered?Work Location: In person