Application Developer

Forms+Surfaces is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain intelligent and scalable business applications.

This role blends AI / ML innovation with full-stack web application development, modernizing internal systems such as our custom-built CRM (Q2) while supporting broader enterprise application and AI needs.

You will partner across departments—including Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Design—to deliver purpose-built tools, automation, and predictive insights that enhance productivity and drive growth.   Key Responsibilities :

• Application Development Partner with internal departments to brainstorm, design, develop, test, and deploy web application solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
• CRM Redevelopment & Modernization Work with the Application Development Manager and ERP team to re-architect Q2 using modern frameworks (React, Vue, etc.).
• Design next-generation CRM features like AI-assisted quote generation, predictive alerts, and real-time collaboration tools.
• Automation & System Integration Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual work and streamline processes.
• Connect AI tools and applications to existing systems via REST APIs and backend services.
• Analytics & Business Intelligence Develop tools for tracking system usage and adoption to guide design priorities.
• Leverage Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and data pipelines for analytics.
• DevOps & Deployment Utilize Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, and Git for version control and CI / CD workflows.
• Assist with QA testing, DevOps tasks, and technical upgrades.
• AI / ML Development & Integration Build and integrate machine learning models (e.g., lead scoring, quote prediction, drawing interpretation, sentiment analysis).
• Deploy large language model (LLM) applications for CRM workflows, content search, and project communications.
• Explore and implement Agentic AI frameworks for intelligent process automation.

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