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# WMS Application Engineer

- **Company:** FARMER'S COOP
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Code Review, Databases, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Decision Support Systems, DevOps, Job Control Language (JCL), Information Retrieval, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Query Optimization, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Warehouse Management Systems, Real Time Systems, Prompt Engineering, Data Layers, Restful APIs, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/2559d0ce-843a-48e1-93fd-ea2f7934cbd7/wms-application-engineer

## About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on application engineer with experience in warehouse management and supply chain systems. This role will translate operational business problems into reliable, scalable applications and integrations using Node.js, Java, Python, and related technologies. The engineer will independently lead work from discovery and solution design through development, testing, deployment, support, and continuous improvement. Applied AI will be a significant part of the role, including evaluating use cases, building AI-enabled capabilities, automating workflows, and validating outputs for operational use., * 8+ years of experience designing, developing, implementing, or supporting business-critical applications in warehouse, distribution, logistics, inventory, or broader supply chain environments.
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 * Hands-on software development experience with at least two of the following: Node.js/JavaScript or TypeScript, Java, and Python.
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 * Strong SQL and relational database skills, including data analysis, query optimization, data modeling, and production troubleshooting.
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 * Experience designing or consuming REST APIs, event-driven interfaces, file-based integrations, and batch or real-time processing patterns.
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 * Working knowledge of WMS processes such as receiving, putaway, replenishment, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, labor, and exception management.
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 * Practical understanding of AI concepts and tools, including generative AI, prompt design, retrieval-based solutions, model limitations, output evaluation, and responsible use.
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 * Demonstrated ability to decompose ambiguous business problems, evaluate alternatives, make sound technical decisions, and deliver maintainable solutions with limited oversight.
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 * Strong analytical, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills across application, integration, and data layers.
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 * Self-starter who takes ownership, learns unfamiliar technologies and business processes quickly, communicates clearly, and collaborates effectively across technical and operational teams.
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## Description

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 * Partner with warehouse, distribution, and supply chain teams to understand operational challenges and translate them into technical requirements and solution designs.
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 * Design, develop, test, deploy, and support applications, services, APIs, integrations, and automation using Node.js, Java, Python, SQL, and appropriate cloud technologies.
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 * Own technical solutions through the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, coding, code review, testing, release readiness, documentation, monitoring, and production support.
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 * Build and enhance integrations among WMS, ERP, order management, transportation, inventory, automation, and other supply chain platforms.
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 * Identify manual steps, bottlenecks, recurring defects, and performance constraints; implement solutions that improve throughput, accuracy, reliability, and maintainability.
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 * Evaluate and apply AI capabilities to practical business problems, such as exception analysis, operational decision support, workflow automation, knowledge retrieval, and developer productivity.
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 * Establish appropriate controls for AI-enabled solutions, including data quality, output validation, security, privacy, traceability, and human review.
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 * Troubleshoot complex production issues across applications, interfaces, databases, and operational workflows; perform root-cause analysis and implement durable fixes.
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 * Collaborate with engineering, product, infrastructure, security, vendors, and business stakeholders while remaining comfortable driving assignments independently.
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 * Create clear technical documentation, including architecture decisions, interface specifications, support procedures, test evidence, and implementation plans.
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 * Experience modernizing legacy applications or integrating technologies such as JCL, flat files, copybooks, COBOL, SUPRA, or mainframe workflows.
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 * Experience with cloud platforms, containerized services, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, or DevOps practices.
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 * Hands-on experience building AI-enabled applications, retrieval-based solutions, intelligent automation, or operational decision-support tools.
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 * Experience integrating WMS with ERP, order management, transportation, inventory, material-handling automation, or other supply chain platforms.
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