Senior Software Engineer- Distribution Center Systems

Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

About the position

The Senior Software Engineer for Distribution Center Systems is responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions that meet business and technical requirements. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including vendor partners, to design, develop, and implement software solutions while enhancing existing capabilities. The engineer will oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with coding standards and technical design, and will also mentor less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop the technical design for solutions based on defined scope and requirements.
• Build and configure technical components to meet business needs and solution architecture standards.
• Write and document programming code to meet gathered requirements.
• Deliver solutions through ERP or SaaS solutions such as SAP or Manhattan Active WM.
• Perform code reviews and quality assurance to ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Collaborate with Solutions Teams and Business partners to refine business requirements.
• Prepare development and test environments and conduct test readiness for testing.
• Work with vendor partners to fix bugs identified during quality assurance and testing.
• Continuously reduce technical debt and decommission legacy applications.
• Identify updates and enhancements to the solution as needed.
• Release software into production and perform release testing.
• Provide suggestions for improving team processes and eliminating technical debt.
• Develop solutions of diverse scope and solve technical problems impacting multiple areas.
• Communicate with internal and client team members across multiple areas.
• Act as a project/team leader regarding solution design and processes.
• Lead collaborative brainstorming sessions and technical delivery approaches.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 5 or more years of experience in relevant technology fields, particularly Supply Chain Solutions.
• Experience with Manhattan Active WMS or Manhattan WMOS.
• Experience in a technical capacity, leading teams directly or indirectly.
• Experience in guiding, training, or onboarding team members in relevant technologies.
• Proven work experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer.
• Experience designing interactive applications.
• Ability to develop software in languages such as Java, Cobol, Python, C#, ColdFusion, or C++.
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and ORM technologies.
• Experience developing web applications using popular frameworks like Angular or Spring.
• Experience with test-driven development.
• Ability to document requirements and specifications.
• Knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting software issues and debugging large codebases.

Nice-to-haves

• Post graduate degree or advanced training in relevant fields.
• 3 or more years of experience with Agile teams or Product/Platform based operating models.
• Experience in leading teams.
• Experience in the retail or grocery sector.

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives.
• Support for personal and professional growth.
• Wellness programs encompassing physical, financial, and emotional wellness.