Job Summary
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Zoho Creator Developer with 2+ years of hands-on experience in developing and maintaining business applications using the Zoho platform. The candidate will work closely with business users to automate workflows, build custom applications, integrate Zoho products with third-party systems, and provide ongoing application support.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development
- Design, develop, test, and deploy custom applications using Zoho Creator.
- Create forms, reports, dashboards, pages, and workflows.
- Develop responsive applications for web and mobile users.
- Enhance existing applications based on business requirements.
- Perform application upgrades and enhancements.
Workflow Automation
- Automate business processes using Deluge scripting.
- Configure approval workflows, notifications, and scheduled tasks.
- Develop custom validations and business rules.
- Automate email alerts, reminders, and document generation.
Integration
- Integrate Zoho Creator with:
- Zoho CRM
- Zoho Books
- Zoho Inventory
- Zoho Desk
- Zoho Analytics
- Zoho People
- Develop REST API integrations with external applications such as ERP systems (e.g., SAP), payment gateways, logistics providers, and other business applications.
- Import and export data using APIs, webhooks, and CSV files.
Support & Maintenance
- Provide Level-2 application support.
- Troubleshoot application issues and resolve user-reported problems.
- Monitor application performance and optimize workflows.
- Maintain application documentation and user manuals.
- Perform data corrections and periodic maintenance.
Business Analysis
- Gather and understand business requirements.
- Convert business needs into technical solutions.
- Recommend process improvements through automation.
- Coordinate with functional users during development and testing.
- Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and implement feedback.
Reporting & Dashboards
- Develop custom reports and dashboards.
- Create management dashboards with KPIs.
- Generate MIS reports and automate report distribution.
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Required Technical Skills
Zoho Platform
- Zoho Creator (mandatory)
- Deluge scripting
- Zoho CRM (basic understanding)
- Zoho Flow (preferred)
- Zoho Analytics (preferred)
- Zoho Desk (basic knowledge)
- Zoho Books/Inventory (preferred)
Programming & Integration
- REST APIs
- JSON
- XML
- Webhooks
- API authentication (OAuth, API Keys)
- Basic JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
Database Knowledge
- SQL
- Data modelling
- Relational databases
- Data migration and import/export
Microsoft Office Skills
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
Desired Business Knowledge
Exposure to one or more of the following business functions:
- Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Sales
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Service Management
- Manufacturing
- Finance and Accounting
- Human Resources
- Asset Management
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in:
- B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science, IT, Electronics)
- MCA
- BCA
- M.Sc. (Computer Science)
- B.Sc. (IT)
Preferred:
- Zoho Creator Certification
- Deluge Certification (if available)
- Any Low-Code/No-Code Platform Certification
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to interact with business users
- Good documentation skills
- Customer-focused approach
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Willingness to learn new technologies
- Team player with a positive attitude
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in the following will have an advantage:
- Zoho Creator application development
- Deluge scripting
- API integrations
- Business process automation
- Workflow design
- Mobile application development in Zoho Creator
- ERP integrations (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
- IT Service Management (ITSM) or Helpdesk automation
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Zoho Flow
- Zoho Analytics
- Power BI
- Microsoft Power Automate
- Python (basic)
- Git version control
- Agile/Scrum methodology
- ITIL Foundation
- AI integrations (e.g., OpenAI APIs) within Zoho applications
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-grade Zoho applications
- Exposure to business process automation across multiple departments
- Hands-on experience with API integrations and ERP connectivity
- Training and certification support
- Career growth into Solution Architect, Technical Lead, or Business Applications Consultant roles
- Collaborative work environment with opportunities to innovate