Position: ERPNext / Frappe Developer
Department: Software Development / ERP Solutions
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2–5 Years preferred
Location: Saki vihar Road, Mumbai
Reporting To: Technical Lead
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled ERPNext / Frappe Developer to join our software development team. The candidate will be responsible for developing, customizing, integrating, and maintaining ERP solutions built on the Frappe Framework and ERPNext.
The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Python, JavaScript, Frappe Framework, ERPNext architecture, REST APIs, MariaDB/MySQL, Git, and Linux environments, along with the ability to understand business processes and translate functional requirements into reliable ERP solutions.
The role will involve working on both standard ERPNext modules and custom business applications, including workflow automation, reports, dashboards, integrations, permissions, document management, and business-specific functionality.
Key Responsibilities1. ERPNext & Frappe Development
- Develop and maintain applications using the Frappe Framework and ERPNext.
- Customize standard ERPNext modules based on business requirements.
- Develop custom DocTypes, child tables, workflows, forms, reports, dashboards, print formats, and applications.
- Develop server-side functionality using Python and Frappe APIs.
- Develop client-side functionality using JavaScript and Frappe Client Scripts.
- Create reusable and maintainable custom Frappe applications rather than modifying ERPNext core wherever possible.
- Implement validations, business rules, automated processes, scheduled jobs, notifications, and background tasks.
2. ERPNext Customization
The developer should be comfortable working with ERPNext modules such as:
- Accounting & Finance
- CRM
- Selling
- Buying
- Stock & Inventory
- Manufacturing
- HR & Payroll
- Projects
- Assets
- Quality Management
- Maintenance
- Customer and Supplier Management
The candidate should be able to understand the standard ERPNext functionality and determine whether a requirement should be handled through configuration, customization, scripting, or custom application development.
3. API Development & System Integration
- Develop and consume REST APIs for ERPNext/Frappe.
- Integrate ERPNext with third-party applications and external systems.
- Develop secure authentication and data-exchange mechanisms.
- Work with JSON-based APIs and webhooks.
- Develop integrations for applications such as:
- Mobile applications
- Web portals
- CRM systems
- E-commerce platforms
- Payment gateways
- Accounting systems
- Attendance/biometric systems
- External databases
- Business intelligence and reporting platforms
- Troubleshoot synchronization and integration issues.
- Implement appropriate logging, retry, validation, and error-handling mechanisms for integrations.
4. Reports & Dashboards
- Develop Query Reports, Script Reports, Report Builder reports, and custom dashboards.
- Write optimized SQL queries for operational and management reporting.
- Develop KPIs and management information dashboards.
- Create customized print formats for invoices, purchase orders, quotations, delivery notes, and other business documents.
- Ensure reports are accurate, performant, and suitable for business decision-making.
5. Database & Performance
- Work with MariaDB/MySQL databases used by Frappe/ERPNext.
- Write and optimize SQL queries.
- Diagnose performance bottlenecks.
- Understand database indexing and query optimization.
- Handle data migrations, imports, exports, and bulk updates.
- Maintain data integrity during application upgrades and migrations.
6. Deployment & Server Management
The candidate should have working knowledge of:
- Linux/Ubuntu environments
- Frappe Bench
- Git and version control
- Nginx
- Redis
- Background workers and queues
- Scheduler
- Supervisor/system services as applicable
- SSL configuration
- Backup and restore procedures
- Production and development environments
Responsibilities may include:
- Setting up ERPNext/Frappe development environments.
- Deploying applications to staging and production.
- Managing custom applications through Git.
- Performing ERPNext/Frappe upgrades.
- Troubleshooting migration and deployment issues.
- Managing database and file backups.
- Supporting disaster recovery and restoration activities.
7. Business Process & Workflow Development
- Understand business requirements provided by functional teams and customers.
- Convert business processes into ERPNext workflows and system configurations.
- Configure approval hierarchies and authorization workflows.
- Implement role-based access controls and permissions.
- Automate repetitive operational processes.
- Identify opportunities where standard ERPNext functionality can be used instead of unnecessary custom development.
8. Testing & Quality Assurance
- Perform unit and functional testing of developed features.
- Test customizations before deployment to production.
- Identify and resolve bugs and regression issues.
- Maintain compatibility of custom applications with ERPNext/Frappe upgrades.
- Follow proper development, staging, testing, and production deployment processes.
- Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards.
9. Documentation
- Maintain technical documentation for custom applications and integrations.
- Document APIs, configurations, workflows, and deployment procedures.
- Maintain change logs and release documentation.
- Document database migrations and significant system modifications.
- Prepare technical documentation to facilitate future maintenance and knowledge transfer.
Required Technical Skills
Core Technologies
- Python
- JavaScript
- Frappe Framework
- ERPNext
- MariaDB / MySQL
- SQL
- HTML / CSS
- Jinja Templates
- REST APIs
- JSON
- Git
Frappe / ERPNext
Strong understanding of:
- DocTypes
- Custom Fields
- Client Scripts
- Server Scripts
- Hooks
- Controllers
- Frappe ORM
- Frappe API
- Permissions
- Workflows
- Background Jobs
- Scheduler Events
- Notifications
- Print Formats
- Query Reports
- Script Reports
- Custom Apps
- Bench commands
- Patches and migrations
Infrastructure
Working knowledge of:
- Linux / Ubuntu
- Nginx
- Redis
- Git
- SSH
- SSL
- Database backup and restoration
- Production deployment and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, monitoring, and automated deployment will be an advantage.
Educational Qualification
Preferred qualifications include:
- B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related discipline
- BCA / MCA
- B.Sc. / M.Sc. Computer Science or IT
- Equivalent technical qualification with demonstrated ERPNext/Frappe development experience
Practical ERPNext/Frappe development capability will be given significant consideration alongside formal qualifications.
Experience
Preferred: 2–5 years of software development experience, with hands-on experience in ERPNext/Frappe.
Candidates should preferably have experience in:
- At least one complete ERPNext implementation or major customization project.
- Development of custom Frappe applications.
- ERPNext module customization.
- REST API development and third-party integrations.
- Report and dashboard development.
- Production deployment and troubleshooting.
- Git-based development workflows.
- ERPNext upgrades and migration management.
Preferred / Added Advantages
Candidates with any of the following will be preferred:
- Experience with ERPNext manufacturing implementations.
- Experience with pharmaceutical, manufacturing, distribution, engineering, or field-sales businesses.
- Experience integrating ERPNext with mobile or web applications.
- Experience with multi-company and multi-location ERP implementations.
- Experience with accounting and inventory workflows.
- Knowledge of Docker and containerized deployments.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean, or similar.
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
- Experience migrating data from legacy ERP systems.
- Knowledge of BI/reporting platforms and analytics.
Soft Skills
The candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to understand complex business processes.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Attention to detail and code quality.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a development team.
- Ability to estimate development effort and meet agreed timelines.
- Willingness to learn new ERPNext/Frappe features and technologies.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance may be assessed based on:
- Quality and maintainability of developed code.
- Timely completion of assigned development tasks.
- Number and severity of production defects.
- Effectiveness of ERP customizations.
- System stability and performance.
- Accuracy of integrations and reports.
- Adherence to Git and deployment processes.
- Quality of technical documentation.
- Responsiveness in resolving production issues.
- Compatibility of custom applications with ERPNext/Frappe upgrades.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is not simply a Python developer but someone who understands how an ERP system supports real business operations.
They should be capable of taking a requirement such as an approval process, inventory transaction, manufacturing workflow, sales process, financial control, or third-party integration and determining the most effective way to implement it within ERPNext.
The candidate should prioritize standard ERPNext functionality and configuration first, followed by controlled customization where required, while avoiding unnecessary changes to ERPNext core.
Pay: ₹360,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
