ERP Application Developer

ERP Application Developer - SHB Business Solutions GmbH

Company Overview

• Industry: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Business Intelligence (BI) Solutions
• Headquarters: Germany
• Company Size: Total Employees: ~50
• Employee Satisfaction: ~95% recommendation rate as a great employer
• Founded: Over 20 years ago

Core Business

• ERP and Power BI Solutions for mid-sized businesses in the DACH region.
• Diverse client base, including industries from chip manufacturing to football federations.
• Long-term customer relationships with companies like Check24, Jura, and SIK Flaschen.
• Provides software as a service (SaaS), offering both operation and support services.

Vision & Mission

• Sustainable and healthy business growth.
• Expansion of Power BI with AI-driven enhancements.

Company Culture & Values

• Core Values:
• Stability, long-term customer relationships.
• Low turnover rates – valued consultants with deep client relationships.
• Diversity in workforce, ranging from junior to senior professionals.
• All partners are actively involved in operations.
• Work Environment:
• Highly valued consulting team, known for deep expertise and strong relationships with clients.
• Strong team culture, including company-wide family events.
• Employer Value Proposition: Why Work Here?
• Stable and low-turnover environment – Employees tend to stay long-term.
• High appreciation for employees, with strong internal growth opportunities.
• Highly flexible work environment (hybrid model).
• Team events & close-knit company culture.

Job Overview

• Job Title: ERP Application Developer (Anwendungsentwickler:in ERP) – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Department / Team: ERP Development / Project Realization
• Reason for Hiring: team growth & upcoming succession opportunity
• Reports to: Team Lead ERP Development
• No. of Vacancies: 1-2

Location & Working Model

• Primary Location: Ottobrunn, Germany (Rosenheimer Landstraße 145)
• Alternative Offices: Berlin (small satellite team)
• Remote / Hybrid / On-Site Policy: Predominantly remote; mandatory presence in Ottobrunn 2× per month
• Travel Requirements: Formal willingness required but very rare; occasional customer visits possible; travel costs to Ottobrunn covered

Key Responsibilities

• Translate client business needs into functional software designs
• Specify and document ERP software requirements
• Develop & customize Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC / Navision applications (AL, extensions)
• Contribute to full ERP project lifecycle, incl. occasional on-site work with clients
• Perform database development & optimization (MS SQL Server)
• Incorporate user feedback to iterate and improve ERP solutions
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional project teams and consultants

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of professional development experience
• Proven Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central / Navision development expertise
• Strong SQL & database development skills
• Proficiency with Visual Studio Code, Git/GitHub (source-code management)
• German language at C1 level
• Ability to be on-site in Ottobrunn twice a month

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with other mid-market ERP systems
• Familiarity with MS Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of business processes in manufacturing / trade SMEs
• Power BI or related BI tool exposure

Dealbreakers / Red Flags:

• No hands-on Business Central/Navision experience
• Unwillingness to travel to Ottobrunn as required
• Insufficient German proficiency
• Strong “lone-wolf” attitude / low social competence

Personality Traits

• Structured, accurate, meticulous
• Hands‑on, customer‑oriented, results‑driven
• Team player with high social skills, low ego
• Experimental, proactive, takes ownership

Experience & Education

• Experience: Minimum 3 years ERP application development (Dynamics 365 BC/Nav)
• Education: Completed apprenticeship as Fachinformatiker:in (Anwendungsentwicklung) or equivalent practical background; university degree not required
• Specific Tools/Technologies: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, AL, MS SQL Server, Visual Studio Code, Git/GitHub, Visual Studio

Compensation

• Base Salary Range: €60,000 – €100,000 gross per year
• Variable/Bonus: Company performance bonus occasionally paid (~13th salary)
• Contract specifics:
  • Vacation days: 29
  • Contract type: unlimited
  • Fulltime
  • Probation period: 6 months

Perks

• Flexible work model (office, home, mobile)
• JobRad bike leasing
• Wellpass membership (fitness, wellness & health offers)
• Anonymous mental health support
• Personal & professional training budget
• Team events (Oktoberfest visit, company run, etc.)
• Travel expenses to Ottobrunn covered
• Clear pathway to Team Lead role