Software Engineer

Smithfield Foods•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

As a Software Engineer at Smithfield Foods, you will design, develop, and maintain technology solutions that support business operations across the enterprise. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, integrate, and enhance applications and systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with organizational goals. You will also play a key role in supporting existing solutions and driving innovation to improve processes and deliver business value. You will be a solution architect for our SAP TM application with the ability to lead design sessions, troubleshoot production issues and translate business requirements into actionable IT initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, and 2+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, application development, or systems support; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with the capacity to evaluate complex business needs, design effective solutions, and troubleshoot technical challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts and collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, IT colleagues, and external partners.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, with a commitment to building strong working relationships, contributing to a positive culture, and delivering high-quality results.

Nice To Haves

SAP TM
SAP ABAP
TMS implementation experience

Responsibilities

Design, build, and enhance software applications that meet business requirements, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with organizational objectives.
Develop and support integrations between enterprise applications and platforms to enable seamless data flow and efficient business operations.
Provide ongoing technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization for applications and systems, ensuring stability, security, and high performance.
Work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to translate business needs into effective technical solutions that drive results.
Analyze existing processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement, recommending innovative approaches and new technologies that deliver business value.
Document system designs, processes, and workflows while ensuring adherence to IT standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.
Contribute to the planning and execution of IT initiatives and projects, balancing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality results on time.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs through partnership with Guild
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement for obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.