ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR DREAM JOB? CAREERS When you work here, you can rest assured that you’ll be a valued member of a team that works closely with our clients to solve critical problems and improve the way their businesses function and succeed. VIP has been in business for more than 40 years and is a financially solid company with a positive, healthy, and upbeat work environment. The company was also just named one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” again for 2020, the third time VIP has been recognized with this award. Benefits include: Health Insurance Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) 401k and Profit Sharing Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Parental Leave On-site Child Care Center On-site Fitness Center On-site Health Clinic Discounted EDGE Sports & Fitness Membership Combined Time Off Flex and Hybrid Schedules Read more about VIP in the recent "Colchester-Based VIP Taps Into the Beverage Industry With Software Solutions" article that appeared in Seven Days. Unless otherwise stated, please upload your cover letter, salary requirements and resume by clicking here for employment consideration. All full-time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. VIP is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state or local law. Please contact careers@vtinfo.com if you have any questions. MID-LEVEL SOFTWARE ENGINEER Job Location: Colchester, VT Full time w/ hybrid WFH schedule We are seeking a Fullstack Web Application Developer with a passion for creating user-friendly applications. The ideal candidate will take great pride in their work and be willing to rethink and suggest improvements for current applications as well as contribute to the development of new projects. This person must be comfortable working closely with a small team and have the flexibility to work on clearly-defined as well as abstract tasks to achieve a shared goal. Primary Responsibilities: Independently complete well-scoped components from a larger project in a reasonable time frame Collaborate with your team to design, plan, implement and test solutions Communicate well with team members and external teams Follow, enhance and contribute to established team processes Continuously seek self-improvement and learning Requirements: 3+ years of experience in software development 2+ years of experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, etc.), HTML 5, and CSS3 2+ years of experience with backend frameworks (C#, Java, Spring, Kotlin) Solid knowledge of programming fundamentals—algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and paradigms Technologies We Use: Languages: primarily Java 11, Javascript & SQL; some PHP Frameworks: Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Sencha ExtJS Tools: Jira, Git, Jenkins, Rundeck, Grafana, Graylog Other: database performance optimization, Linux administration, JWT, OpenAPI, SASS, UI/UX All full-time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER Job Location: Colchester, VT Full time w/ hybrid WFH schedule If you've enjoyed a beer, soft drink, glass of wine, or spirit lately there is a good chance one of VIP's applications was used in its journey from the supplier to your glass! We are seeking a junior to mid-level Web Application Developer with a passion for creating user-friendly applications. The ideal candidate will take great pride in their work and be willing to rethink and suggest improvements for current applications as well as contribute to the development of new projects. This person must be comfortable working closely with a small team and have the flexibility to work on clearly-defined as well as abstract tasks to achieve a shared goal. Primary Responsibilities: Develop mission-critical web applications for the beverage industry Work with project manager or product owner to meet specification needs Collaborate with other developers and customer support teams to design and optimize code Document all programming tasks and procedures Perform routine software maintenance and recommend upgrades to optimize operational efficiency Proficiency with the following key skills is a plus but not required. The right person will have the ability and desire to self-educate and learn on the job as needed. Key Skills: Java / Kotlin: Spring, Hibernate JavaScript / TypeScript: Angular, ExtJS Database interaction: SQL, ORM Source Control: Git Build Automation: Jenkins, Maven, Nexus Other Helpful Skills: PHP, CSS, Linux, HTTP Request Lifecycle, UI/UX, OpenID Requirements: 2+ years of software development experience Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to learn new coding languages and technologies Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. All full-time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. APPLY ONLINE RPG SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Job Location: Colchester, VT We are seeking an innovative, customer focused, self-directed individual to join the VIP RPG Development Team. VIP Software Developers work with our existing suite of software applications and are responsible for creating new programs, enhancing existing programs by adding features, coding interfaces and fixing software bugs. The successful candidate will have practical programming experience in RPG, knowledge of programming best practices, and have the ability to work in a high energy environment. You will work with a team of programmers who improve the features and stability of existing applications. You will also be responsible for assigned programming changes, as identified by our customers, which are related to minor enhancements, bug fixes and customization of software or interface (data extracts). Additional Primary Responsibilities: Review requests and clarify requirements with customers or service teams Estimate coding effort and approximate due date Identify best programming language and code to satisfy requirements Make coding changes in appropriate source controlled environments Document programming changes and outline of testing protocol Release code to QC for creation of distribution Be available to support the coding changes as a Tier 3 resource to Customer Support Requirements: RPG programming or related experience with a language such as COBOL Bachelor's degree with 1+ year related experience, or 2+ years related experience Experience in the creation and maintenance of computer programs and control of languages Strong customer focus Effective oral & written communication Experience with financial applications, business applications, or data extracts Strong analytical skills Ability to remain on task in a kinetic environment Desire to learn our customers' business Willing to be on-call support for applications All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. APPLY ONLINE SOFTWARE SUPPORT SPECIALIST Job Location: Colchester, VT VIP is looking for a Software Support Specialist to join our Customer Support Team. The successful Software Support Specialist must enjoy working with others, be a fast learner, have excellent technical diagnostic skills, and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can handle multiple tasks and be committed to customer satisfaction. Knowledge of the distribution industry is a plus. Primary Responsibilities: Deal directly with customers either by phone, electronically, or face to face Respond promptly to customer inquiries in a professional manner Handle and resolve customer complaints Obtain and evaluate all relevant information to handle inquiries and complaints Direct requests and unresolved issues to the designated resource Serve as liaison between the customer and various departments Keep records of customer interactions and transactions Record details of inquiries, comments and complaints Record details of actions taken Communicate and coordinate with internal departments Follow up on customer interactions Requirements: Excellent communication skills - verbal & written Strong ability to analyze and solve problems Attention to detail and accuracy Detail oriented and ability to maintain data confidentially Reliable & dependable Ability to multitask under pressure College degree preferred All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. APPLY ONLINE SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST Job Location: Colchester, VT VIP is seeking several enthusiastic, organized and customer-oriented team players for the role of Software Implementation Specialist on our various Installation Teams. These teams install a wide variety of software for our beverage customers, including applications that manage pricing, inventory, financials and beverage distribution analytics. In this role you’ll build direct relationships with existing and new customers, gain hands-on project management experience, and contribute to the enhancement of our growing software packages. Primary Responsibilities: Learn how to install, use and set-up the various components of VIP Solution Packages and Software Successfully understand VIP Software with the knowledge to install and train at VIP customer sites Installation Includes: Preparatory data conversion and hardware set-up Training Includes: On-site support and customer service to existing customers to include troubleshooting issues, emphasizing training components, managing on-site software upgrades, and communicating with the Software Support Team as well as providing feedback to Development Teams Requirements: Must be highly organized and detail-oriented Effective communication skills, both written and oral Effective at teaching and training in a resourceful way Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and as a team player Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects and customers A desire to learn new technologies and provide innovative ideas in the implementation team Knowledge of beverage distribution is a plus! We have several positions available on a variety of teams with varying amounts of travel required, ranging from minimal travel to 30%-50% travel within the US. If you have a preference please specify! Otherwise we are glad to discuss all of the available roles with you. All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. APPLY ONLINE WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST Job Location: Colchester, VT VIP is seeking a Warehouse Management Software Implementation Specialist to join the Installation Team. You’ll have hands-on project management, direct relationships with existing and new customers, and the ability to enhance our growing software packages. Primary Responsibilities: Learn how to install, use and set-up the various components of VIP Solution Packages and Software Successfully understand VIP Software with relationship to Warehouse Management Installation includes: Preparatory data conversion, hardware set-up with process improvement focus Training includes: on-site support during installation, as well as post-installation support with process improvement focus Provide excellent support and customer service to existing customers to include trouble-shooting issues, emphasizing training components, managing on-site software upgrades, and communicating with Customer Support, as well as providing feedback to Development Teams Requirements: Warehousing and Logistics experience preferred Operational improvement experience and focus Knowledge of beverage distribution or food distribution is a plus! Experience and understanding in inventory control, distribution and routing Effective communication skills, both written and orally Provide effective teaching and training in a resourceful way Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team player 30-50% travel within the U.S. All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. APPLY ONLINE DATA QUALITY ANALYST Job Location: Colchester, VT The role of Data Quality Analyst is integral in our rapidly growing company. This is an excellent opportunity for intelligent, outgoing, and motivated self-starters seeking rapid professional development and acquisition of new business skills. Your primary responsibilities will be working closely with internal and external users to maintain the quality of VIP’s master retailer database and aligning customer sales data to that retailer universe. As this data is central to the operation of our clients’ businesses, you will need to bring a high level of attention to detail and willingness to find solutions to problems in a systematic and efficient way. Ideal candidates for this entry-level position will understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with our customers. Successful candidates must also work well both individually as well as part of a team to accomplish shared goals. Primary Responsibilities: Populate and maintain alcohol retailers and account attributes in the internal retailer database based on a set of established business rules Align wholesaler account details to internal retailer database Validate and ensure data quality and accuracy on an ongoing basis Requirements: History of solid employment Strong analytical and reasoning skills to assess and implement information from multiple resources Clear communication skills Self-organization to meet daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities, both to the company and the customer Strong computer skills and knowledge of working with spreadsheets (Excel) College degree preferred but not required All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. APPLY ONLINE DISTRIBUTOR DATA SPECIALIST Job Location: Colchester, VT We are seeking a Distributor Data Specialist to join our SRS Team. Our Supplier Services business is focused on moving data between distributors and suppliers in the beverage industry. This data is a driving force in marketing and supply chain planning and is vital to the business practices of our customers. This entry-level position is well-suited to an inquisitive self-starter willing to ask questions and work with little direct supervision. The Distributor Manager is responsible for monitoring a set of assigned distributor accounts to ensure the prompt and accurate reporting of data based on supplier guidelines. Primary Responsibilities: Maintaining a professional relationship with an assigned group of distributor customers Managing the daily data processing for those assigned distributors Cross referencing that data against supplier data to ensure accuracy, clarity and continuity Resolving discrepancies that arise with distributor data Establishing reporting of distributor data for new suppliers & making changes, as required, to existing supplier reporting Requirements: History of solid employment Strong analytical and reasoning skills to assess and implement information from multiple resources Clear communication skills Self-organization to meet daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities, both to the company and the customer Strong computer skills and knowledge of working with spreadsheets (Excel) College preferred but not required All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. APPLY ONLINE ITEM CATALOG DATA SPECIALIST Job Location: Colchester, VT The Item Catalog Data Specialist plays a critical role in the ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive catalog of packages and brands that VIP has created for the Beverage Industry. This entry-level position is responsible for monitoring a group of assigned accounts (beverage suppliers & distributors), and assist them in adding content to the Item Catalog that meets a set of data quality rules. Key Responsibilities: Validate and ensure data quality and accuracy on an ongoing basis Populate and maintain individual items, brands, and their attributes within the item catalog based on a set of established business rules Monitor incoming data requests and assist customers in uploading and downloading data from the catalog Assist in documenting data creation and maintenance procedures Job Requirements: High level of attention to detail and ability to prioritize work Speed and proficiency on a standard keyboard Ability to communicate effectively with customers and others inside the company to solve problems Ability to work independently Exposure to Excel and related business applications Ability to learn and become proficient with unfamiliar systems College preferred but not required All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. APPLY ONLINE MID-LEVEL TECHNICAL WRITER VIP is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to develop and maintain documentation and training materials for our expanding product line. Our goal is to help our customers use VIP products to their full potential by providing easy-to-use content. We deliver content in a variety of methods, including online Knowledge Bases, embedded help, job aids, quick references, release notes, short training videos, and eLearning modules. Our tech writers work closely with product owners and development teams to track and understand product changes. They collaborate with support and implementation teams to write monthly release notes, keep existing content up to date, and develop new content. Writers also assist in developing articles for our newsletter and preparing content for conferences and regional trainings. The ideal candidate will have: An interest in learning the beverage industry encompassing beer, wine, spirits, and soft drinks. The ability to dive into the inner logic of software products. The aptitude to organize complex configurations and business logic into easy-to-follow content. The desire to help guide the strategic plan for knowledge management, both for our customers and employees, in our growing company. An interest in mentoring team members new to technical writing. Requirements: 5+ years of experience as a technical writer, preferably in software development. Demonstrated ability to organize and write clear, concise documentation for complex systems. Impeccable grammar and punctuation. Experience editing content for grammar, conciseness, and style a plus. Experience and/or education in current information architecture and knowledge management practices. Experience with Robohelp, Captivate, and/or Zendesk Guide a plus. All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. APPLY ONLINE IT OPERATIONS SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Job Location: Colchester, VT We are seeking an Operations Technician to join our IT Department. This person will be the first response, triage, and Level 1 troubleshooting contact within IT Operations and Service Management. The IT Operations Support Technician will diagnose the root cause of an issue and perform the steps necessary to fully log the incident, including the troubleshooting steps taken and the resulting resolution. When incident resolution is beyond the expertise of the technician, it will be their responsibility to effectively escalate to the appropriate technical area for Level 2 troubleshooting and resolution. Primary Responsibilities: Diagnosis and troubleshooting of problems with computer systems – PC-Based & Apple, including hardware and software, email, network, smartphone, tablets and other peripheral equipment Answer incoming requests in order to resolve issues immediately or to track issues in the Ticketing System to ensure a follow-up Document all troubleshooting procedures and processes Identify repeat requests and recommend solutions to reduce repetitive requests Manipulate, analyze, and interpret data Install new hardware including computers, printers, and other peripheral equipment while maintaining accurate hardware and software inventory Provide support relating to computer issues involving Microsoft’s applications and operating systems to end users by responding to telephone calls and email requests Desired Skills: Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills with great attention to detail and a methodical work style Great verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical concepts Strong written communication skills with the ability to document accurately and thoroughly Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines Must be able to work independently and in a team environment Requirements: Associate degree in Computer Information Systems or related field Experience troubleshooting issues with Microsoft and Apple computers, laptops and mobile devices Familiarity with support and troubleshooting any of the following: Windows OS Platform, Mac OS Platform, and/or Networking Experience with Wi-Fi and mobile devices – Android / IOS Basic understanding of networking concepts All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. APPLY ONLINE DAYCARE TEACHING ASSOCIATE Job Location: Colchester, VT Vermont Information Processing's onsite daycare is seeking a qualified teaching associate to join our team of fun, enthusiastic and passionate child care providers. For 30 years the Roots Child Development Center has been nurturing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Colchester, VT. It is our mission to provide each child with a high quality, educational, play-based program that will foster their individual creativity and curiosity. We strive to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where everyone feels that their needs are valued and understood. We view families as the experts on their own child and ourselves as the experts on early childhood education. Roots is housed within the headquarters of Vermont Information Processing and is currently attended by 27 children of VIP employees. VIP prioritizes a healthy work/life balance and is thoroughly invested in the health and well being of their employees. Primary Responsibilities: Collaborate with lead teachers to supervise, guide and encourage childrens’ learning and development. Promote and support the building of social skills, practical capabilities and self-esteem. Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure their safety at all times. Communicate with parents regularly on their child’s day to day progress. Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards. Our ideal candidate would be knowledgeable and experienced in the early childhood field as well as child-focused, creative, and compassionate. Desired Credentials: At least one year of relevant childcare experience (preferably with children under age 5) Associate Degree with a major in Early Childhood, Child or Human Development, Elementary Education or Child & Family Services (preferred) VIP provides an extensive benefits package with quality, affordable health insurance. Other benefits include: 3 weeks of paid time off, 6 paid holidays, 4 paid floating holidays, paid pregnancy-related disability and parental leave, employer-funded health savings account, employer-funded life insurance, 401k, employer-funded retirement program, short & long term disability coverage, vision & dental expense reimbursement and paid professional development training hours. All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check. To apply follow the link below OR simply reach out to careers@vtinfo.com APPLY ONLINE © Copyright 2021 - VIP. All Rights Reserved. (802) 655-9400 | sales@vtinfo.com