Senior ERPNext / Frappe Developer (Medical Device Manufacturing MES) – Long-Term Opportunity

About Us Nivalon Medical Technologies is an early-stage medical device company developing next-generation, patient-specific spinal implant technology. We are building an FDA- and ISO 13485-compliant digital manufacturing platform to support our pilot production facility and future commercial scale-up. We are seeking an experienced ERPNext/Frappe developer or small development team to help architect and build a modern Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that integrates production, inventory, traceability, quality documentation, and electronic manufacturing records. This is not a typical ERP customization project. We are looking for a long-term technical partner to help build a scalable digital manufacturing platform for regulated medical device production. ________________________________________ Project Overview Our manufacturing environment is low-volume, high-complexity, with each device manufactured specifically for an individual patient. The platform will be centered around ERPNext and will support: • Manufacturing Work Orders • Inventory and Lot Traceability • Barcode-Driven Manufacturing • Digital Work Instructions • Electronic Device History Records (DHR) • Operator Authentication and Electronic Signatures • Equipment Verification • Inspection and Quality Records • Label Printing • Production Dashboards The system will also integrate with our existing ISO 13485 Quality Management System (OpenRegulatory) through APIs or other appropriate integration methods. A detailed functional specification will be provided after execution of a mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). ________________________________________ Technology Stack Preferred experience includes: • ERPNext • Frappe Framework • Python • JavaScript • REST APIs • MariaDB • Docker • AWS • GitHub • Barcode scanner integration • Zebra label printers Experience with modern web UI development is highly desirable. ________________________________________ Desired Experience We are specifically looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the following: • Manufacturing ERP implementations • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) • Medical device software • FDA-regulated industries • ISO 13485 • 21 CFR Part 11 • Electronic signatures • Traceability systems • Inventory and warehouse management • Production scheduling • Quality management systems Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred. ________________________________________ Scope of Initial Engagement The first phase will focus on system architecture, implementation planning, and development of a minimum viable manufacturing execution platform. Additional phases will expand functionality over time. This engagement has the potential to evolve into a multi-year development partnership. ________________________________________ What We Are Looking For We are seeking a developer who thinks like a systems architect—not just someone who writes code. The ideal candidate should be comfortable: • Recommending best practices • Designing scalable software architecture • Building maintainable, well-documented code • Working collaboratively with a small engineering team • Participating in design discussions • Helping shape the long-term technical roadmap Strong communication skills are essential. ________________________________________ To Apply Please include: 1. A brief introduction about yourself or your company. 2. Your experience with ERPNext and the Frappe Framework. 3. Examples of manufacturing or MES projects you have completed. 4. Any experience with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, or other regulated industries. 5. Your preferred development process. 6. Estimated availability over the next six months. 7. Links to relevant GitHub repositories, portfolios, or case studies. 8. Your hourly rate and preferred engagement model. ________________________________________ Bonus Experience Experience with any of the following is a plus: • Medical device manufacturing • Barcode-based production systems • AWS cloud infrastructure • Industrial automation • Production dashboards • Digital work instructions • Electronic batch records • API integrations • React or Vue.js • Mobile-friendly manufacturing applications ________________________________________ Why Join This Project? This is an opportunity to help build a next-generation digital manufacturing platform from the ground up—not simply customize an existing ERP. The successful contractor will work directly with company leadership to design a paperless manufacturing environment supporting advanced medical device production. As the platform grows, there will be opportunities to lead additional development phases, implement new capabilities, and play a key role in the evolution of our manufacturing technology. We value thoughtful engineering, clean architecture, and long-term collaboration over quick fixes. If you're excited about solving complex manufacturing challenges in a regulated environment, we'd love to hear from you.