CAREERS

Job Location: Colchester, VT

We are seeking a Distributor Data Manager 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 non-technical 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.

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.

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.

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.

Job Location: Colchester, VT

Vermont Information Processing is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Programmer to join our automated testing team, a development group that builds, executes, and maintains Java-based automated testing tools. You’ll be testing web services, stored procedures, web and mobile UIs, and other programs written in a variety of languages and running on a variety of platforms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Enhancing the quality of our software products through testing
• Contributing breadth and depth to our overall testing infrastructure
• Developing, publishing, and implementing test plans
• Writing and maintaining automated test suites

Requirements:

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and communicate status to complete complicated projects independently and on time

Desired Skills:

• At least 3 years experience in software testing
• At least 2 years experience in Java, C#, or C++, and SQL
• A working knowledge of quality assurance methodologies
• Selenium or Appium
• JUnit or TestNG
• IBM iSeries, DB2, and RPG
• ExtJS / Sencha JavaScript frameworks
• SVN / Git / Source Control
• Linux / CentOS 

 All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.  

Job Location: Colchester, VT

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, fast learner to join our Supplier Sales Team.  In this position, you will learn the beer/beverage industry inside and out, as well as how our software helps thousands of businesses run their every day operations.  You will learn VIP software functionality, sell VIP products, and become an expert on meeting our customers' needs.   The successful candidate will be energetic, efficient, love to travel the country (post-COVID) and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Sell products by establishing positive, professional relationships with prospective customers
• Create and conduct effective presentations, showcasing our software services
• Keep management informed on pipeline activity
• Report, qualify and forecast sales opportunities
• Report software improvements and feedback from prospects on VIP software
• Work effectively with VIP’s Implementation, Development, IT and Support teams
• 25% travel within the US, post-COVID

Requirements:

• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in explaining technical procedures to customers and fielding their questions
• Experience in customer service and building client relationships
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to communicate with the highest level of professional courtesy and respect
• 1-2 years of previous sales experience

All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. 

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.

Job Location: Colchester, VT

VIP is looking for a motivated individual to join our iOS development team to help create and maintain our suite of iOS applications. These  industry-leading applications are indispensable tools used by thousands of beverage industry employees everyday. If you have enjoyed a beer, soft drink, wine, or spirit lately there's a good chance one of our iOS applications was used in the journey from the supplier to your glass.
As an iOS developer at VIP you will develop mission-critical iOS applications for the beverage industry using the latest Apple technologies and frameworks. Our native iOS applications are written in a combination of Swift and Objective-C and are built using the latest iOS SDK. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop mission-critical iOS applications for the beverage industry using the latest Apple technologies and frameworks
• 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

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• 3 years of relevant industry experience in software development
• Highly motivated to learn about the industry VIP builds its software around
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Experience building iOS applications using Swift or Objective-C
• Excellent object-oriented programming skills using one or more multi-paradigm languages including but not limited to: Swift, Objective-C, C/C++, C#, Java, Python
• Experience using Git VCS

Preferred Requirements:

• 5 years of relevant industry experience; preferably in iOS application development using Swift or Objective-CMaster's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Deep technical knowledge of iOS application development and frameworks including UIKit, CoreData, Auto-layout, & CoreLocation
• Proficient in MVC & MVVM application design

All full-time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. 

Job Location: Colchester, VT

VIP is looking for an IT Systems Engineer to help build out, maintain, and troubleshoot our rapidly expanding infrastructure in Colchester, VT. You will be part of a talented team of engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency, delivering a mission critical infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance and security on the VIP systems.

Primary responsibilities include the implementation and support of virtualized x86 systems, networking equipment, and other supporting IT infrastructure. These systems will support functions such as reverse proxies, web application servers, web service servers, NAS solutions, FTP servers, and other functions within our infrastructure. Another focus of the role will be process automation to streamline our system builds and updates as well as performance monitoring.

The successful candidate will be expected to learn new technologies and troubleshoot unique challenges while presenting their cause & effect to the rest of the IT team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build, deploy, and support all installed systems and infrastructure including x86-based servers, applications running on those servers, and the services the infrastructure provides.
• Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management and automation tools
• Achieve automation through various methods such as Ansible, Nutanix Calm, and standard built in tools such as PowerShell & bash
• Implement and support servers with functions such as reverse proxies running HAProxy, web application and web services servers running Tomcat
• Work with third party vendors to implement and maintain cloud based solutions such as Rapid7, Crowdstrike, Okta, Google, etc.
• Implement and support enterprise networking technologies such as EIGRP routing, VLANS, and QoS, as well as typical access layer technologies such as wireless and switching technologies
• Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks
• Participate in the design and documentation of information and operational support systems
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years experience in a related position
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering preferred
• Enterprise level skills and awareness are vital, as well as a stong attention to detail with an understanding and appreciation for change control and proper documentation.
• Solid scripting and automation skills
• Solid understanding of Windows and Linux based servers
• Solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)
• Experience with monitoring systems & concepts
• Understanding of Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (AOS, AHV, etc) desired
• Experience with virtualization and containerization desired
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS and/or GCP preferred

All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Job Location: Colchester, VT

We are seeking an experienced database engineer to work on the creation of new, enterprise level systems as well as the maintenance of existing infrastructure. We are looking for a high energy, self-starter who loves to collaborate with various development teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain and optimize complex SQL scripts and stored procedures
• Follow (and if necessary, refine) in-house coding standards
• Troubleshoot/bug-fix SQL scripts
• Maintain the transactional processing application’s databases and data warehouse
• Support application development staff with database design and implementation
• Use database code repositories for change management
• Profile server resource usage and optimize as necessary
• Assist in compliance efforts to include reporting, auditing and implementation
• Database administration

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of solid relational database experience
• Minimum of 2 years working with MS SQL Server
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage all the stages of software development
• In-depth knowledge of referential integrity constraints and indexing
• Ability to understand and enhance complex database models
• Primary database: MS SQL Server, work with Snowflake, Netezza... DB2 is a plus!

All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Job Location: Colchester, VT

We are seeking a Cafe Attendant for VIP's on-site cafe who will assist the Director and Assistant Director with all food preparation and cafe needs, (M-F 10:00am-2:00pm).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Working effectively with the kitchen team and complying with all safety standards
• Preparing ingredients following recipes and guidelines
• Ensuring ingredients are tagged, date-labeled, covered, stored, and rotated effectively
• Overseeing food levels and restocking as needed
• Keeping utensils and equipment clean and sanitary
• Removing trash, recycling, and compost

Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable alternative
• 2+ years kitchen production experience
• Excellent understanding of food preparation fundamentals
• Proficient knife skills and ability to follow recipes
• Solid understanding of food allergies and foodborne illness
• Basic mathematical skills
• Strong communication skills 

 All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Job Location: Colchester, VT

We are seeking a junior to mid-level Web Application Developer.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for software development and will take great pride in their work.  They must be comfortable working closely with a small team and have the flexibility to work on both well-defined and abstract tasks. We are looking for a high energy, self-starter who loves to create usable applications and is willing to rethink and suggest improvements for current applications.

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.

Job Location: Colchester, VT

Vermont Information Processing is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to join our development team.  This position will conduct testing on software, web services and stored procedures to identify and resolve bugs, defects, and other potential issues.  The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical and problem solving skills and the desire to become an expert in VIP’s beverage software.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interpret technical requests from the customer support teams and review the applicable software product’s functionality
• Conduct testing to reproduce errors and implement the necessary procedures to ensure that the desired product outcomes are achieved 
• Report product defects to programmers while identifying possible solutions
• Add depth to our overall testing infrastructure and enhance the quality of our software products through testing
• Document, develop and publish internal testing plans

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Solid organization skills with clear documentation
• A working knowledge of quality assurance/software testing methodologies
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and complete projects independently, while communicating status updates as needed
• College coursework in Computer Science or related field and/or at least one year of experience testing software is preferred

All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

We are seeking Knowledge Team Interns to work on the coordination of new, enterprise level documentation as well as help maintain existing documentation and training materials. We are looking for high energy, motivated people who can help us organize! 

Requirements:

• Exceptional writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability
• Sense of accountability in meeting commitments and expectations 

Nice To Have:

• Writing experience or coursework in professional or technical writing, documentation, or the equivalent
• Experience or coursework in HTML and web design
• Experience with video editing applications
• Experience with a variety of software applications
• Motivated to learn about technical writing as a career

Local Applicants Only - All internships are located onsite at our headquarters in Colchester, VT.   

All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.  

Job Location: Colchester, VT

VIP is looking for a junior developer to join our ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) team.  This team is responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting and maintaining VIP’s ETL applications to ensure that they run smoothly.  This position will work under the Lead ETL Developer and learn Datastage job development, as well as create and maintain a data flow from the applicable source to the appropriate database.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Actively learn to use ETL Tools and develop SQL and Scripting skills
• Build and update ETL jobs when given clear requirements
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
• Perform basic testing with ETLs to determine data integrity
• Pursue business knowledge about VIP Data and software applications
• Communicate well with team members 

Requirements:

• Understanding of basic programming techniques
• Working knowledge of SQL 
• Some scripting experience (preferably in Python)
• Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems
• Previous experience working in an Agile group (not required, but preferred)
• Familiarity with Jira (not required, but preferred)

All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

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