Advisor, Software Engineer

About the role

Act as a key leader in the development and execution of software quality methods and processes. Perform continuous improvement to software quality assurance standards and ensure software implementations meet specifications prior to and after launch through testing automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, customize, and maintain IBM Sterling WMS components including user exits, custom APIs, agents/time-triggered transactions, services, and UI extensions.
• Develop and maintain application code in Java (Core Java, J2EE, Spring, XML/XSL, web services) supporting high-volume distribution operations.
• Develop, tune, and maintain Oracle SQL and PL/SQL objects including packages, procedures, triggers, and complex queries; perform query optimization and data lifecycle design.
• Participate in on-call rotation supporting 24/7/365 distribution operations, including peak season and facility launch support.
• Develop standards and procedures to determine product quality and implementation readiness.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests to validate products meet specifications and identify issues.
• Ensure programs continue to function and meet specifications through software maintenance and new functional releases.
• Create and document test cases; perform and document risk analysis; record test progress and results.
• Drive innovation and streamline overall testing processes.
• Identify, isolate, and track bugs throughout testing; perform manual and automated testing.
• Research and analyze product features being prepared for release and implementation.
• Research new tools, technologies, and testing processes.
• Review user interfaces for consistency and functionality.
• Coach, mentor, and support other software quality engineers.
• Communicate effectively, manage conflict amongst team members, and remove impediments.
• Validate software environment and quality consistency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Customer service driven.

Physical & Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on location and experience, paid bi-weekly.
• 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs (Vacation and PTO).
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one.
• Basic life insurance and basic AD&D coverage.
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full-time employees after 180 days of service.
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads.
• Paid bereavement and jury duty.