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We are seeking a highly skilled JDE Software Engineer II to join our technology team and support critical business applications that drive our distribution and supply chain operations. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting enterprise solutions while collaborating closely with business stakeholders and technical teams.
The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in RPG development, IBM iSeries/AS400 environments, and JD Edwards (A7.3), along with a strong understanding of warehouse, distribution, purchasing, inventory, and order management processes.
This is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office at least three days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.
Benefits you can count on: - Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off begins day one. - 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
- Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!
What You'll Do- Design, estimate, develop, document, test, and implement software solutions that meet business requirements, timelines, and budget expectations.
- Analyze business needs and translate them into functional and technical specifications.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, test plans, and user acceptance testing materials.
- Provide production support by troubleshooting and resolving application issues and user requests.
- Collaborate with business partners to identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements.
- Support system implementations, upgrades, and change management activities.
- Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call support schedule and provide after-hours support for critical incidents and deployments.
- Ensure solutions are thoroughly tested and meet quality, performance, and reliability standards.
- Work across cross-functional teams to support warehouse, distribution, purchasing, inventory, sales order, transportation, and EDI processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of software development experience in an IBM iSeries/AS400 environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- RPGLE
- RPG400
- SQLRPGLE
- Free-Format RPG
- CL400 and CLLE
- DDS, DSPF, PRTF
- Subfiles
- IBM iSeries/AS400
- JD Edwards EnterpriseOne/World (A7.3)
- Experience diagnosing and resolving user technology issues in a production environment.
- Ability to gather requirements and develop solutions from business requirements through testing and implementation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and PC fundamentals.
- This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.
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Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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