Lead Software Engineer
About The Position
This role oversees the design, configuration, and support of Manhattan WMS (WMOS). The Lead Software Engineer will author business requirements, functional design, and technical specification documents, and partner with warehouse operations to translate business needs into system solutions. This position involves developing and supporting integrations between WMS, ERP, TMS, and related systems, as well as designing, creating, and modifying reports. The engineer will troubleshoot production issues, support upgrades and testing, collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams, and provide knowledge transfer and mentorship. The role ensures alignment between system capabilities and business processes, works with project managers and leads to define programming tasks, and consistently reviews the software development process for improvements. Systems support is provided on a rotational basis for 24x7 coverage. The position also involves staying current with the Manhattan roadmap, preparing technical documentation, participating in programming and testing, documenting and implementing test plans, developing high-level development solutions, and evaluating objectives. Training on software upgrades will be facilitated, and proficiency in Subaru’s PMO methodology is expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 8–10 years of experience in WMS or supply chain systems
- Strong techno-functional experience
- Capability to work independently; a self-starter who performs initiatives that provide solutions for business requirements
- Technical skills and experience to participate in the development and maintenance of business applications
- Strong project management and leadership skills to guide efforts of junior programmers
- Logical approach to problem resolution
- Ability to establish estimates for time and resources required to accomplish objectives
- Outstanding organizational, communication, and presentation skills
- Adaptable to ongoing changes in technology
- Hands-on experience with Manhattan WMOS (inbound, outbound, inventory modules)
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations and supply chain processes
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in techno-functional role bridging business and IT
- Familiarity with WMS integrations (ERP, TMS)
- Working knowledge of SQL/PLSQL
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments
- Experience supporting production environments
- Exposure to system implementations and testing (SIT/UAT)
- Ability to work with vendors and cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of full stack development experience with proven front-end capabilities
Responsibilities
- Oversee design, configuration, and support of Manhattan WMS (WMOS)
- Author Business requirements, Functional Design & Technical Specification documents
- Partner with warehouse operations to translate business needs into system solutions
- Develop and support integrations between WMS, ERP, TMS, and related systems
- Design, create, and modify reports to meet business requirements
- Troubleshoot production issues and drive resolution across teams
- Support upgrades, implementations, and testing (SIT/UAT)
- Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams
- Provide knowledge transfer and mentorship
- Ensure alignment between system capabilities and business processes
- Works with project manager, programmers, and project leads to determine programming tasks and schedule requirements
- Performs consistent review of the software development process to identify areas requiring improvement
- Systems support on a rotational basis for 24X7 coverage
- Stay current with Manhattan roadmap and future initiatives
- Prepare technical documentation for programmers, system users, and support services workers
- Participates in programming and testing activities to identify amendments
- Document and implement test plans addressing system design requirements, user test data, and cases of appropriate size and scope
- Develop high-level development and implementation solutions and provide directions to staff
- Evaluate objectives and challenges specified by analysts and architects
- Facilitate individual and group training to demonstrate software upgrades
- Demonstrate proficiency in Subaru’s Project Management Office (PMO) methodology
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) match
- Paid time off, company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Vehicle Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
