Hiring for STIBO STEP Developer - Columbus, IN 47201 Remote

STIBO STEP Developer

Location: Columbus, IN, 47201/ Remote.
Duration: 12 months


Role Description:
Solutioning & Customer Engagement
Translate business requirements into STEP configurations and technical designs; present solution options with pros/cons and effort estimates.
Facilitate workshops, create functional/technical specifications, and drive stakeholder sign offs.
Development & Configuration
Design data models (domains, attributes, hierarchies, classifications, relationships) and configure workflows, business/validation rules, and lifecycle states.
Implement imports/exports, publications/syndications, and user interface components (roles, permissions, web UI).

Integration
Build integrations with ERP/eCommerce/PLM/DAM systems using REST/SOAP APIs and file based interfaces, design canonical data structures and error handling.
Data Quality & Governance
Implement data quality rules, stewardship processes, match/merge strategies, and reference data management to improve completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
Performance, Reliability & Security
Optimize STEP jobs, indexing and caching; perform root cause analysis; harden configurations for security and auditability.
DevOps & Release Management
Set up environment promotion, configuration transport/versioning, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation; maintain documentation.
Customer Communication & Change Management
Provide clear status updates, risk/issue logs, and release notes; create training materials and conduct enablement for business users.

Essential Skills:
STIBO STEP (11.x) Expertise: Strong hands on experience with STEP components—data modeling, workflows, business/validation rules, import/export, publication/syndication, roles/permissions, and UI configuration.
Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in Java (or JVM-based), SQL, XML/XSD, XPath/XSLT; comfort with API development/consumption (REST/SOAP).
Integration & ETL: Experience integrating STEP with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle ERP, eCommerce platforms) using APIs, message queues or ETL tools (Informatica/Talend or similar).
Relational Databases: Strong SQL skills and experience with Oracle/MS SQL/PostgreSQL.
Communication: Crisp written/verbal communication; ability to present solutions to customer stakeholders and build consensus.
Self Starter Mindset: Works independently, plans sprints, unblocks self, and drives tasks to closure with minimal supervision.

Desireable Skills:
Domain Knowledge: Manufacturing
Cloud & DevOps: Experience deploying/operating STEP on Azure, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD (Azure DevOps/Jenkins/Git).
Data Governance: Familiarity with stewardship models, data quality KPIs, and audit/compliance practices.
Tools: Jira/Confluence/Git; ability to create solution documentation and training artifacts.
Certifications in STIBO STEP, Agile/Scrum, and Azure/AWS are pluses.

Key words:
STIBO STEP 11.x, MDM, PIM

List Key Responsibilities:
Solutioning & Customer Engagement
Translate business requirements into STEP configurations and technical designs; present solution options with pros/cons and effort estimates.
Facilitate workshops, create functional/technical specifications, and drive stakeholder sign offs.
Development & Configuration
Design data models (domains, attributes, hierarchies, classifications, relationships) and configure workflows, business/validation rules, and lifecycle states.
Implement imports/exports, publications/syndications, and user interface components (roles, permissions, web UI).
Integration
Build integrations with ERP/eCommerce/PLM/DAM systems using REST/SOAP APIs and file based interfaces, design canonical data structures and error handling.
Data Quality & Governance
Implement data quality rules, stewardship processes, match/merge strategies, and reference data management to improve completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
Performance, Reliability & Security
Optimize STEP jobs, indexing and caching; perform root cause analysis; harden configurations for security and auditability.
DevOps & Release Management
Set up environment promotion, configuration transport/versioning, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation; maintain documentation.
Customer Communication & Change Management
Provide clear status updates, risk/issue logs, and release notes; create training materials and conduct enablement for business users.

List Top 5 Technical Must-Haves:
STIBO STEP (11.x) Expertise: Strong hands on experience with STEP components—data modeling, workflows, business/validation rules, import/export, publication/syndication, roles/permissions, and UI configuration. Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in Java (or JVM-based), SQL, XML/XSD, XPath/XSLT; comfort with API development/consumption (REST/SOAP).
Integration & ETL: Experience integrating STEP with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle ERP, eCommerce platforms) using APIs, message queues or ETL tools (Informatica/Talend or similar).
Relational Databases: Strong SQL skills and experience with Oracle/MS SQL/PostgreSQL.
Communication: Crisp written/verbal communication; ability to present solutions to customer stakeholders and build consensus.
Self Starter Mindset: Works independently, plans sprints, unblocks self, and drives tasks to closure with minimal supervision.
 

SYSMIND LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any discrimination. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels in the company. All job offers are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check and reference checks. Additionally passing the drug test may also be required. All contractors intending to work on SYSMIND's W2 are "at will" employees.