WMS Software Engineer [OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY]

HelloFresh • Boulder, CO

8h • $105,000 - $128,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The WMS Software Engineer develops solutions and integrations for HelloFresh’s strategic warehouse management system, the Körber Warehouse Advantage/HighJump platform, using Webwise Page Editor, Advantage Architect, and SQL. The position is hybrid and may be based at the Boulder, Colorado headquarters or the Aurora, Illinois Factor site; the description also lists other eligible locations. The role reports to the Technical Lead and supports warehouse workflows and integrations with production technology, ERP, and Kafka-based messaging.

The engineer works with colleagues in an Agile environment, documents technical changes and procedures, supports software change control, and partners with the WMS support analyst team to troubleshoot complex issues and system defects. The role also communicates methods for using new functionality effectively to HelloFresh Operations. Occasional collaboration across time zones and travel to HelloFresh facilities may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1–3 years of software development, systems support, or technical analyst experience; ideally in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing, preferably WMS.
• Working knowledge of SQL, including writing queries and stored procedures and basic data modeling.
• Familiarity with GitHub pull requests and ability to interpret YAML-based GitHub Actions workflows to diagnose and fix failed deployment checks.
• Familiarity with warehouse management concepts such as inventory locations, LPNs, replenishment, and cycle counts.
• Experience with a scripting or programming language such as Python, Java, or C#.
• Comfort with ticketing and collaboration tools such as JIRA and Slack.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical operations teams.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical, detail-oriented approach with strong follow-up.
• Strong oral and written communication and a team-oriented mindset.
• Technical development proficiency and operational supply chain process knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, take ownership, and adapt to new technologies and changing requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel to HelloFresh facilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of AWS core services.
• Prior experience with Infios, HighJump, Körber, or another enterprise WMS.
• Exposure to message queues or event streaming such as Kafka.
• 0–2 years of Körber/HighJump design and development experience with Advantage Architect, Advantage Link, or Webwise Page Editor.
• Experience with Bartender and label design.
• Industry experience in food or cold chain.

Responsibilities

• Write and update SQL procedures, views, and host tables supporting warehouse workflows such as receiving, replenishment, WIP management, and shipping.
• Develop solutions to specifications on time, within budget, and with a high degree of quality and precision.
• Support integrations between the WMS and upstream and downstream systems, including production technology, ERP, and Kafka-based messaging.
• Document technical changes and procedures so warehouse teams can use new functionality without additional assistance.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily scrums, and backlog grooming.
• Prepare and communicate methods for HelloFresh Operations to use developed enhancements effectively.
• Document and deliver materials required to support software change control.
• Partner with the WMS support analyst team to triage, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues or system defects, minimizing operational and project impact.
• Occasionally work with peers and leadership across multiple time zones.
• Travel to HelloFresh facilities as needed for projects, platform rollouts, or collaboration.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match that vests immediately upon participation.
• Company equity plan based on role.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, with options at $0 monthly, effective the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education after two years of service.
• Up to 85% discount on HelloFresh meal plan subscriptions.
• Access to seven Employee Resource Groups, including groups for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level