Lead Engineer( ESB Integration)

Position Summary

The Lead Engineer is responsible for defining, analyzing, and developing software solutions in our international business space. There will be a heavy focus on designing supporting the supply chain flow and infrastructure documentation with multiple teams which will involve data mapping, designing solutions to integration issues/challenges, supporting the development process through the translation and simplification of business requirements. The Integration Engineer will collaborate closely with the International Product Manager and in-country partners (warehouses and e-commerce platforms). Main focus of this year will be local integrations with 3PL and production support. This individual will work directly with the architecture team to deliver the solutions as well as work cross-functionally with various business stakeholders and key IT resources.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and document business requirements

Maintain and organize requirements for the Merchandising group

Support QA in documenting test scenarios, test scripts, data mapping and system diagrams

Support the SDLC process through strong IT practices and adherence to change control

Continuous evaluation of current system state as well as proposal of enhancements to both the IT and business teams

Work closely with other technology areas and architects to deliver solutions that follow department standards of design

Support project planning and serve in project management roles where appropriate

Willingness to have a flexible work schedule when collaborating with partners located in other time zones

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Business Administration, Computer Science or related field) or equivalent experience is required

5+ years of systems and/or development experience in a retail environment is strongly preferred

Deep knowledge in ESB and other integration processes

Knowledge in IBM I-series system is a plus

Knowledge of retail merchandising concepts & processes is a plus. Areas of focus would be pricing, merchandising, stock ledger, inventory and order management

Knowledge of warehouse management, allocation and merchandise planning is a plus

Experience with Linux or AIX is needed.

Working knowledge in APIs development and any of the cloud technologies such as Google Cloud, Azure, or AWS is needed. Google Cloud is preferred.

Good exposure to development tools like Eclipse, Maven, Grade and familiarity with CI/CD process is a plus

Working knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, DB2) and data integration.

Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team

Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management

Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting