Blue Yonder Software Developer II

As a Software Engineer II, you will be leading the effort to develop, enhance, and support applications in a fast-paced development environment, while working with senior members of the staff on medium to large sized projects in a diverse range of topics to produce deliverables. You will be maintaining and modernizing our existing systems as well as working on new applications. Working in our collaborative environment you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills while also acting as a mentor and guide a team of software engineers on development best practices and ensure code quality through code reviews.

Technical Requirements:

• Primarily focused on working with Blue Yonder Warehouse Management System (WMS).

• Need strong technical skills in Blue Yonder WMS, including familiarity with its proprietary language called MoCA, which acts as a shorthand encapsulating SQL queries.

• SQL skills are critical as they underpin the proprietary language and are essential for coding, development, and customization tasks.

• Involves modifying out-of-the-box WMS functionality to meet specific customer requirements, including creating or adjusting datasets for labels, reports, and interfaces.

• Exposure to API and web service transactions is beneficial, especially for integrating with third-party vendors like FedEx or UPS for label handling.

• Java knowledge is helpful to understand system logic and architecture, though .NET skills are less relevant for this position.

• Supporting the application lifecycle (develop, test, release, and support) based on detailed requirements and guidance from senior engineers/architects and management.

MOCA is mix of scripting and reporting (SQL/oracle) Penske uses.

Comparable WMS platforms: Manhattan, HighJump, Red Prairie,

Reporting tools: Jasper / Crystal Reports

Core Development technologies: Java, SQL / Oracle, Linux, Web-based UI: CSS / HTML

Need for developers who can: navigate WMS platforms, bridge SQL + Java, support reporting modernization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/computer engineering or equivalent years of software development experience

• 8-10 years’ experience of appropriate programming languages - years are flexible

• Strong SQL Query development

• MOCA and Groovy development for the Blue Yonder WMS team.

• 1-2 years of experience working with Agile teams

• Knowledge of technical project management

• In-depth knowledge of appropriate design frameworks and patterns and experience in implementing them in software development.

• Knowledge of industry wide technology strategies and best practices.

• Expert knowledge of the full system development lifecycle.

• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and effectively in a cross-functional team environment (roughly 2-3 at a time)

• Ability to estimate and lead medium to large sized projects.