Overview
JOB SUMMARY
The JDE Senior Developer is accountable for implementing high quality, defect free systems and applications by owning the analysis of the enterprise’s needs for computerization, designing new or modified systems, writing computer programs and driving the end-to-end testing process.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(% of time may vary depending on assignments/projects)
Technical Requirements
- Ability to provide technical hands-on support for key applications: Ex. Distribution, Financials, Manufacturing, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Transportation, WMS etc. Helpful, but not required: Vocollect, JDA/Red Prairie
- Review and analyze systems specifications to determine whether all required elements have been included.
- Consult with Business Solution team to gather information about program needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output requirements.
- Analyze, define and document requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs.
- Review for accuracy the Technical Requirements completed by other team members.
- Act as single point of escalation for issues with Technical Requirements.
35%
Systems Development
- Develop and maintain the design of computer systems including screen design, reports and programs.
- Design and develop databases for efficiency.
- Use programming tools to code computer instructions from the systems documentation.
- Utilize any special programming techniques necessary to achieve the most effective program.
- Provide thought leadership for systems development and programming expertise.
- Modify existing programs to conform to system changes or make improvements in the existing program.
- Provide/assist in QA Design & Code Reviews for newly developed or modified code from the team.
30%
Testing
- Test and debug computer programs.
- Design & implement test scenarios & cases (unit, systems and regression).
- Create & implement test plans and test scripts (unit, systems and regression).
- Design & develop testing tools for test automation & support.
- Lead all technical testing efforts including integration testing & performance testing.
- Ensure QoS (Quality of Service) levels of software products through performance test benchmarking.
- Provide production support of software products by investigating and recreating reported defects.
- Develop and implement standards and continual improvement activities in conjunction with QA Lead.
15%
Systems Deployment & Support
- Train personnel in business units in any specific procedures necessary to enter data into terminals for computer processing.
- Write and maintain documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections.
- Monitor performance of programs after implementation.
- Act as escalation point for applications support for the team and business units.
10%
Resource Management
- Effectively transition senior level knowledge to other members of the team to help grow the organization.
- Train and mentor other team members in team standards, processes and methodologies.
- Support the professional development of other team members.
- Effectively delegate tasks to other team members to challenge individuals appropriately.
- Identify relevant training needs for the IT organization.
- Provide leadership to the team in regard to quality and integrity. Inspect and ensure the quality of work delivered by other team members.
- Provide input into the scheduled performance review process.
- Suggest and lead areas for improvement in internal processes.
- Provide input into the decision-making process for the team.
- Act as point person on behalf of the team and gain the trust and confidence of other team members.
10%
4. Additional Responsibilities
- Accountable for properly following all IT standards, processes, and methodologies as applicable including but not limited to Quality Assurance (QA), Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Software Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Other responsibilities and accountabilities may be assigned based on business and organization needs.
Varied
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS
- Minimal travel requirements (10-15%)
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
- None – Individual Contributor role
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification
- Two-year college required or applicable trade school or commensurate work experience, four-year college preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive, increasingly responsible, JDE development / applications programming, designing and testing for small and large scale JDE software applications.
- 4+ years of qualifying experience must have included primary developer for successful, multi-discipline technology or service-oriented projects.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Refer to separate handout for Competency definitions (B/basic; P/proficient; E/expert):
Technical
Expert / Proficient
- JDE EnterpriseOne 9.X
- JDE OMW toolset / Development, NER, ‘C’, Helpful – AS/400, DB2, SQL
- System analysis
- Application Integration and Compliance
- Automated Testing Tools
- Client/Server Systems
- Code Management
- Data Transport
- Enterprise Data Modeling
- General Office Applications
- Packaged Software
- Performance Management
- Programming Languages
- User Interface Design
- Windows Administration
Basic
- Applications Configuration Management
- Oracle BI Publisher
- EnterpriseOne CNC Concepts
- Information Security
- Infrastructure Technology
Helpful
- JDE Modules: Distribution, Financials, Inventory, Manufacturing, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Transportation, WMS,
- Exposure / Experience with: Picking systems – JDA/Red Prairie, Vocollect
Business
Expert
- System analysis & Troubleshooting
- AS400 development (helpful)
- Quality Assurance & Controls
- Technical Writing
Proficient
- Business Acumen
- Business Alignment
- Innovative Solution Development
- ITIL
- Project Management Methodology (PMM)
- Release Management
- Requirements Definition
- Risk Management
- Service Level Management
- Systems Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Test Plans
Basic
- Knowledge Management
- Service Desk
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Management
- Vendor Selection
- Strategic Sourcing
Compensation and Benefits:
At GSF, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave (in compliance with state and local regulations), vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement.
- Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D), Retirement Plan.
- Associate Development via Education Reimbursement and/or Scholarships, virtual courses, or classroom development experiences.
- Please note that the compensation details listed in postings reflect the base pay only.
- Additional compensation including bonuses and car allowances are subject to eligibility.
- The expected range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000 / year base, plus bonus and auto allowance.
Location, confirmed job-related skills, education, experience, and relevant training will be considered in setting the actual starting salary.
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