About the position
HAVI is a global, privately owned company focused on innovating, optimizing and managing the supply chains of leading brands. Offering services in marketing analytics, packaging, supply chain management and logistics, HAVI partners with companies to address challenges big and small across the supply chain, from commodity to customer. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI's supply chain services are complemented by the customer engagement services offered by our affiliated company The Marketing Store. For more information, please visit HAVI.com. The Software Developer / Application Engineer is responsible for designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications and systems for Global Planning and Analytics (GPA). This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, develop solutions, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. The Software Developer plays a key role in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and support. This role is responsible for deliverable timeliness, efficiency and quality related to application development focused on, but not limited to, areas such as Supply Chain Visibility, Supply Chain Optimization, Integrated Planning/CPFR, Restaurant Analytics, and Supply Chain simulations. She/he will support the development of a solutions roadmap, develop an implementation plan, and support the activities to ensure timely completion of product/project deliverables. Managing the quality of the deliverables will be an essential part of this role. Be current on trends and developments in the market with an eye on bringing in the new advancements into our portfolio of solutions. This role provides an opportunity to shape our thinking on how our analytic products and services are designed, developed, and delivered. This role will be part of GPA's Analytics and Insights team.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for working with the GPA Analytics and Insights team to design, code, test, and deliver supply chain solutions to support regional needs
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to gather and analyze requirements
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and design documents
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using best practices
- Develop and maintain software components, modules, and systems
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, user manuals, and API documentation
- Document code changes, bug fixes, and new features in version control systems
- Drive operational efficiencies and effectiveness through automation and digitization of supply chain solutions, and develop and deliver consistent and scalable business solutions
- Support product delivery leveraging the Agile / DevOps best practices
- Provide consultative and advisory services to delivery teams to meet customer expectations
- Collaborate with Technology to ensure new products are aligned with agreed architecture and infrastructure
- Stay updated on emerging technologies, programming languages, and industry trends
- Continuously improve coding skills and adopt new tools and methodologies
- Contribute to the development of best practices and coding standards within the team
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, closely related technical field or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree a plus
- 2+ years of real-life experience
- Experience with backend technologies, with familiarity with full stack development
- Programming experience with Java, Python, C#, API's, etc.
- Experience with web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js) and databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL)
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of software development methodologies, such as DevOps, Agile, and Scrum
- Working knowledge with technology domains such as: SaaS technologies, application configuration/packaging for cloud computing, AWS, Azure, MS SQL
- Experience with developing internal business applications and business integration
- Experience implementing, customizing, and integrating third-party applications (preferably in supply chain)
- Experience in multiple full system implementation (e.g., analyze, design, build, test, implement, support)
- Experience in digitizing and automating processes and architecting solutions in a consistent and scalable manner
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software
Benefits
- Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
- Paid parental and medical leave programs
- 401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
- 15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
- Hybrid work model with flexibility
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
