Engineering Lead, AI-Assisted ERP Modernization chez Valsoft Corporation

Description

Lead the modernization of a mission‑critical ERP platform; drive engineering excellence, ship real impact, and shape the future of automotive manufacturing technology.

About AIM

AIM Computer Solutions builds software for automotive manufacturers and production part suppliers operating under OEM and Tier supply chain requirements. Our AIM Vision platform is an automotive‑focused ERP that powers core manufacturing operations and compliance‑heavy processes in a single system, supporting embedded EDI, barcode labeling, order management, production control, inventory traceability, and shipping execution.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a hands‑on Engineering Lead to drive our modernization program as we migrate a mission‑critical legacy system to .NET. This is a player‑coach role: you’ll directly contribute code while leading a small, high‑pace engineering team.

Your priorities include establishing a lightweight sprint cadence, providing reliable visibility to leadership, and implementing modern engineering practices that enable safe, consistent, incremental migration. You’ll stay close to execution—design decisions, code reviews, architecture, and hands‑on delivery, while partnering with domain experts to ensure functional parity and long‑term maintainability.

Core Responsibilities

1) Delivery Operating Model

• Establish a practical sprint cadence with meaningful ceremonies and lightweight artifacts.
• Create transparent leadership reporting on progress, forecasts, risks, and quality indicators.
• Own delivery governance: roadmap, module sequencing, rollout planning.
• Keep functional parity measurable and explicit across all releases; prevent scope drift.

2) Engineering Practices

• Define and enforce engineering standards for C# and WPF (branching strategy, code reviews, definition of done).
• Stand up CI/CD pipelines with automated tests, static analysis, and architecture rule enforcement.
• Implement a robust validation strategy comparing legacy and migrated systems through unit tests and UI automation.
• Build repeatable migration workflows with playbooks, checklists, and quality gates.

3) Hands‑On Migration Delivery

• Directly deliver migrated modules in C# and WPF while preserving legacy behavior.
• Evolve target architecture and module boundaries for incremental releases.
• Debug parity issues through comparative analysis with the legacy system.
• Build team tooling such as migration helpers, test harnesses, and automation scripts.

4) AI‑Driven Translation Pipeline & Quality Controls

• Design and enhance an AI‑assisted translation workflow for legacy‑to‑C# migration.
• Combine supervised AI agents with strong engineering controls to scale safely.
• Implement quality gates (compile checks, static analysis, architecture rules).
• Create feedback loops to improve translation quality through defect classification and playbook updates.

5) Day‑to‑Day Technical Leadership

• Provide daily technical direction and unblock engineers.
• Review code continuously and maintain a high engineering bar.
• Ensure work aligns with architecture, parity goals, and high‑value outcomes.
• Maintain a disciplined, fast pace without compromising reliability or maintainability.

Requirements

Important Qualifications

• Proven experience running sprint‑based delivery with lightweight process.
• Strong communication skills with clear, consistent leadership reporting.
• Deep hands‑on experience with C# and .NET on production systems.
• Experience delivering as both a technical lead and an individual contributor.
• Background implementing CI/CD, code review discipline, automated testing, and static analysis.

Nice to Have

• Experience modernizing large or legacy systems with incremental migration.
• Exposure to AI‑assisted coding or supervised translation workflows.
• Manufacturing ERP or automotive supply chain experience.

Working Style

• Pragmatic & disciplined: You implement lightweight processes that enable consistent delivery.
• Hands‑on & collaborative: You lead by doing and elevate the team through coaching and reviews.
• Outcomes‑focused: You deliver quickly while protecting quality and scope.

What Success Looks Like

• Leadership has clear visibility into modernization progress, risks, and milestones.
• The team consistently ships incremental releases with measurable parity and stability.
• The migration process is repeatable with predictable throughput and controlled risk.
• Code quality improves release over release through standards, automation, and testing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and impact.
• Benefits from day one, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work‑life balance.
• Professional development support, including training and certifications.
• Opportunities to influence architecture and technical strategy in a high‑impact modernization program.
• Small, fast‑moving team environment where your contribution is highly visible.

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