Enterprise content management and ERP implementation for mid-market German businesses
SideStep is a 20+ year-old consulting firm in Paderborn focused on enterprise content management (ECM) and ERP deployments. The tech stack is enterprise-standard (Windows, SQL Server, Oracle, Active Directory) with no recent platform shifts, and hiring is slowing—only 2 roles posted in the last 30 days across a 11–50 person org. Project velocity centers on ECM solution design and business process optimization, suggesting a services-led model where implementation work drives engagement rather than product innovation.
SideStep works with mid-market companies across German industries to optimize and future-proof their IT infrastructure. The firm specializes in document and content management (ECM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and customer relationship management (xRM) implementations, supported by custom development and system integration services. Operating with over 20 employees, the organization combines consulting, engineering, and sales capacity to advise on architecture, implement platforms, and deliver bespoke software within larger IT modernization projects.
Windows, SQL Server, Oracle, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, VMware, and Hyper-V form the core stack. The emphasis on enterprise databases and on-premises infrastructure reflects focus on mid-market ERP and ECM deployments.
Paderborn, Germany. The company operates exclusively in Germany, with all 8 active job openings posted for German-based roles.
ECM (enterprise content management), ERP, xRM (customer relationship management), business process optimization, and custom software development. Active projects focus on ECM solution design and enhancement for clients.
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