Intermediate Software Engineer

The Intermediate Software Engineer develops, creates, and modifies high-impact custom procurement and fulfillment applications directly powering nationwide food supply chains. They analyze user needs, design software solutions, modernize legacy service interfaces into scalable cloud integrations and microservices, and embed practical, enterprise-governed AI tools into daily operations to optimize operational efficiency.

What you will do :

• Design, build, and maintain custom procurement and fulfillment applications.
• Modernize legacy interfaces into event-driven GCP microservices and SAP BTP integrations.
• Embed practical AI tools, LLM APIs, and automated workflows into daily operations.
• Develop programs or scripts in Java (Spring Boot) and Python following established standards.
• Perform automated unit, integration, and system testing for optimal performance.
• Analyze business systems, determine scope, and estimate tasks for issue resolution.
• Troubleshoot, perform tier-3 monitoring, and resolve program or system failures.
• Participate in scheduled 24/7 tier-3 production on-call support rotations.
• Facilitate code reviews, participate in agile ceremonies, and align with business partners. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. *

When you will work :

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office in Wyoming, MI or Atlanta, GA with 1 day remote *

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience Level: 3 to 5 years of professional full-lifecycle software engineering and backend development experience.
• Core Technical Foundations: Solid understanding of object-oriented design, RESTful API architecture, and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle SQL.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Familiarity: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP or AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and enterprise messaging architectures.
• Domain & AI Tooling Background: Exposure to supply chain/procurement domain workflows, CI/CD automation, or practical LLM/RAG integration frameworks.
• Communication & Problem-Solving: Strong written and verbal communication skills paired with solid organizational and analytical capabilities.
• Work Style: Proven ability to prioritize, multi-task, and operate effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member.

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There’s a seat at our table for you…