Frequently Asked Questions:
What does a ERP Developer do?
An ERP Developer customizes enterprise resource planning systems: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics. They build custom modules, write workflows, integrate ERP with CRMs and warehouses, and own data migrations. The job rewards engineers who can read business process documents as fluently as code.
How much does it cost to hire a ERP Developer?
U.S. salaries for this role have climbed sharply in recent years. ERP Developers in the U.S. command an average U.S. salary of $9,700 per month compared with an average Latin American salary of $3,500 per month, creating potential savings of up to 64%. The LatAm talent pool is deep across countries like Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, and most candidates South places have direct experience supporting U.S. companies.
Can a U.S.-based company hire a remote ERP Developer from Latin America?
Yes, and most U.S. teams already do. South contracts the ERP Developer locally, handles compliance and payroll, and bills you monthly. The hire joins your tools, standups, and Slack like a domestic teammate. Time-zone alignment is the unlock: same-day collaboration without the async lag of EMEA or APAC.
What skills should I look for when hiring a ERP Developer?
Deep experience in at least one platform (ABAP for SAP, SuiteScript for NetSuite, X++ for Dynamics), SQL, REST API integration skills, and the ability to translate finance and supply chain requirements into configuration and code.
What tools and software should a ERP Developer know?
The standard stack varies by team, but expect fluency with: SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Odoo, ABAP, SuiteScript, X++, SQL, REST APIs. Beyond tools, look for judgment about when to reach for which tool, and the discipline to document choices for the next person on the project.
How is a ERP Developer different from a SAP Developer?
A SAP Developer specializes in SAP (ABAP, Fiori, S/4HANA). An ERP Developer is the broader title across SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, and Dynamics. Hire by the platform you actually run.
How can South help me hire a ERP Developer?
South sources LatAm ERP developers across SAP, NetSuite, and Dynamics. You see a shortlist in seven to ten days, interview directly, and onboard inside three to four weeks. South handles compliance and payroll. Schedule a free call here to get started!
Interview Questions:
- Walk me through the last ERP customization you shipped. What was the business need?
- How do you decide between configuration and custom code in NetSuite or Dynamics?
- Describe a SuiteScript, ABAP, or X++ module you built end-to-end.
- How do you handle data migration from a legacy ERP to a new one?
- Walk me through how you integrate an ERP with a CRM like Salesforce or HubSpot.
- What is your approach to versioning ERP customizations across sandboxes and production?
- How do you debug a long-running posting job in finance modules?
- Describe permissions and role design in your ERP of choice.
- How do you handle reporting needs that the ERP cannot answer natively?
- What is your testing approach for ERP customizations?
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