Lead Applications Developer

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen’s success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Master Data Management as part of Vallen's EDGE program, the Stibo STEP Technical Lead is responsible for the technical leadership, architecture, and operational reliability of the Stibo STEP Master Data Management platform. The role supports enterprise initiatives including Product Information Management (PIM), operational MDM used to manage core master data records, and analytical MDM used to support reporting and analytics. The Platform Lead provides technical leadership for the Stibo STEP platform, ensuring it is scalable, well-governed, and reliably delivered while aligning platform capabilities with enterprise data architecture and governance standards.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience configuring, developing, and administering the Stibo STEP platform
Strong expertise in STEP data modeling including product structures, entities, hierarchies, attributes, references, and inheritance
Experience implementing STEP business logic including Business Actions, Event Processors, workflows, and matching configurations
Experience integrating STEP with enterprise systems using APIs or common data exchange technologies (REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, or ETL tools)
Proficiency in JavaScript/Java and SQL used for STEP development and troubleshooting
Experience supporting data governance and stewardship processes within an MDM or PIM platform
Strong understanding of platform operations including performance monitoring, environment management, and release or upgrade processes
Demonstrated experience leading technical delivery and mentoring development resources

Nice To Haves

Postsecondary degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline
Stibo STEP certification(s)
Experience designing large-scale product data models or high-volume product catalog environments
Experience supporting multi-domain MDM environments (product, vendor, customer, or similar)
Experience with cloud or integration platforms such as Azure
Experience leading Agile, Waterfall, or other development management processes

Responsibilities

Own the technical architecture, roadmap, and operational integrity of the Stibo STEP platform
Define and enforce STEP data model, hierarchy, and attribute standards across product, vendor, customer, and related master data domains
Lead development delivery including backlog prioritization, sprint planning, release governance, and quality assurance practices
Review and approve technical implementations including business actions, event processors, matching configurations, and integrations
Establish development standards, documentation expectations, and testing practices for STEP platform development
Oversee integrations between STEP environments, ERPs, and downstream systems, ensuring consistent data synchronization across multiple systems and domains
Partner with MDM leadership and data governance teams to ensure platform capabilities support stewardship workflows and data governance policies
Monitor platform performance and system health, proactively addressing architectural risks, technical debt, or scalability constraints
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and communicate delivery risks or architectural considerations to leadership

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
Employee discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement opportunities