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McLane is searching for a Lead Engineer, Software to lead the modernization of mission-critical EDI platforms that power a large-scale digital supply chain. As a Lead Software Engineer - EDI, you'll combine deep hands-on engineering with technical leadership-owning complex EDI ecosystems while driving reliability, scalability, and cloud-forward transformation.
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 or Austin, 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- Serve as the technical owner for enterprise EDI platforms supporting high-volume, business-critical integrations.
- Lead design, development, and delivery of EDI solutions across mainframe, distributed, and cloud environments.
- Drive modernization of COBOL-based EDI systems while maintaining production stability.
- Architect and implement EDI integrations using X12 transactions, Sterling B2B Integrator, and IBM ITX.
- Integrate EDI workflows with APIs and modern cloud-native services.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex production issues across EDI, databases, and integrations.
- Establish engineering best practices, CI/CD, observability, and secure integration patterns.
- Mentor engineers and raise overall EDI engineering maturity.
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of enterprise software engineering experience with deep EDI expertise.
- Strong hands-on experience with EDI X12, Sterling B2B Integrator, and IBM ITX.
- Proven experience with COBOL, DB2, and hybrid EDI architectures.
- Experience modernizing legacy EDI platforms and integrating with cloud and API-based systems.
- Strong understanding of secure file transfer, encryption, certificates, and key management.
- Ability to lead technically, influence architecture decisions, and partner cross-functionally.
- 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.
Why Join Us- Own EDI platforms that directly enable enterprise-scale supply chain operations.
- Lead real modernization-not just maintenance-of complex, high-impact systems.
- Work at the intersection of legacy reliability and modern cloud innovation.
- Join a team that values technical depth, ownership, and engineering excellence.
Fit the following? We want you here!- Teamwork oriented
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Detailed
Our roadmap. Our story. We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.
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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