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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lead IT Developer | Retail Support

Location: AWG Support Center - Kansas Ave

Department: IT

AWG is looking for a Lead Developer in Information Technology (IT) to provide independent delivery and serve as a functional lead for the Retail domain, with a primary focus on the ongoing support and maintenance of existing applications. The Lead IT Developer is a customer-facing role serving as an advisor, subject-matter expert, and dedicated support partner for our customers.

As an experienced Engineer with a specialized focus on solution support and technical troubleshooting, you will be responsible for guiding customers through the post-implementation phase, system optimization, and long-term stability of their retail solutions. You are a passionate technologist who thrives on diagnosing complex issues, diving into existing codebases, and applying your skills to solve critical customer challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues independently to ensure system stability and performance.
• Skillfully deliver technical fixes and enhancements of the highest quality, on time, and on budget.
• Serve as a functional lead and primary technical contact for the Retail domain.
• Provide accurate estimates for maintenance tasks, bug fixes, and support tickets.
• Follow defined protocols to manage vendor relationships and the technology lifecycle for existing Retail systems.
• Collaborate with customers to understand recurring pain points and desired outcomes to improve the existing user experience.
• Build reusable support documentation, knowledge base articles, and materials that enable the AWG community to self-serve.
• Participate in a continuous improvement culture, identifying opportunities to optimize existing code and providing/receiving constructive feedback.
• Review peer changes for quality, focusing specifically on safe deployment and verification plans to prevent regressions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related degree
• + years of software support experience, specifically focused on troubleshooting and maintaining production environments.
• + years of SQL experience (relational databases) with a focus on analyzing and optimizing complex queries to resolve performance bottlenecks.
• + years of Java and Java frameworks experience (Spring, Spring Boot) with the ability to navigate, debug, and patch existing codebases.
• + years with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to support and maintain front-end retail interfaces.
• + years of scripting experience (Bash) for automating routine support tasks and log analysis.
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in high-pressure "system down" scenarios.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter who is resourceful in finding solutions within existing system constraints.
• Considers industry and market trends to ensure long-term system viability and balances strategic upgrades with daily support activities.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and support new or legacy technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into clear updates for various levels of audiences.
• Skilled at establishing good working relationships across teams to facilitate rapid issue resolution.
• Welcomes the ideas and input of others to solve complex technical hurdles.
• Ability to work as a committed member of a cross-functional team, sharing insights to deliver exceptional product experience.
• Works to clarify ambiguous technical issues and remains productive during high-priority incidents.
• Takes responsibility for the stability of own work and monitors the performance of supported systems.
• Experience executing operational vision and goals in alignment with department leadership.
• Solid experience with the full SDLC, particularly the testing and deployment phases within waterfall and/or agile methodologies.
• Excels in working remotely and collaborating with remote team members to solve problems.

NICE TO HAVE/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Retail, wholesale, or Consumer Product Goods industry experience

• Development experience with Java batch (Jberet framework) to maintain and optimize background processes.

• Experience troubleshooting file-transfer software such as Cleo Harmony.

• Support and maintenance experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).

• Proven experience debugging web services and API integrations.

• Knowledge of Azure/AWS/ cloud or managed services, specifically for navigating cloud-hosted environments.

• ETL development and maintenance experience to ensure data integrity.

• Experience supporting and troubleshooting Salesforce environments.

• Knowledge of DevOps technologies (Jenkins, GitHub) to manage automated deployments and version control.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• (k) with % match along with other contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Yearly Holiday Bonus